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La Palma Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 308 students in La Palma, CA, 7% of all K-12 students in La Palma, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
25% of private schools in La Palma, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in La Palma, CA (2026-27)

Map of Beacon Day School
Beacon Day School
Gr: Inquire with school | 97 students
Special Education School
24 Centerpointe Dr
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 288-4200
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Map of La Palma Christian
La Palma Christian
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
8082 Walker St
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
(1)
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Map of Semita School
Semita School
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students
Specialized Curriculum
6 Centerpointe Dr Ste 700
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 367-8688
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Map of Stepping Stones School
Stepping Stones School
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
5532 La Palma Ave
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 761-3962
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La Palma, CA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
308
Students
$4,800
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
82%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (La Palma)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
308 Students
659,615 Students
% Students of Color
82%
52%
0.67
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
15%
11%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
35 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
11%
5%
# White Students
27 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
9%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
164 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
53%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
60%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,800
$17,625
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in La Palma, CA?
4 private schools are located in La Palma, CA.
What percentage of students in La Palma go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in La Palma are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in La Palma?
25% of private schools in La Palma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).

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