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Lomita Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 878 students in Lomita, CA, 27% of all K-12 students in Lomita, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
22% of private schools in Lomita, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Lomita Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Margaret Mary School
St. Margaret Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Catholic
25515 Eshelman Ave
Lomita, CA 90717
(131) 025-1564
(2)
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Map of Brighter Beginnings Learning Center
Brighter Beginnings Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
2332 Lomita Blvd
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 326-7526
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Map of Carden School
Carden School
Gr: PK-1 | 74 students
Daycare / Preschool
25313 narbonne
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 530-5242
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Map of Future Stars Academy
Future Stars Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool
2320 Pacific Coast Highway
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 530-0256
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Map of Koguma Youchien
Koguma Youchien
Gr: K-8 | 56 students
Specialized Curriculum
2341 255th St
Lomita, CA 90717
(657) 212-5377
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Map of The Learning Tree Preschool & Kindergarten
The Learning Tree Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool
2157 245th Street
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 539-3991
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Map of Maimonides Torah Academy
Maimonides Torah Academy
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
24412 Narbonne Ave
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 326-8234
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Map of Nishiyamato Academy Of California
Nishiyamato Academy Of California
Gr: PK-9 | 124 students
Specialized Curriculum
2458 Lomita Blvd
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 325-7040
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Map of Seeds Of Joy Village
Seeds Of Joy Village
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Specialized Curriculum
2427 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste B
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 844-7395
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Lomita, California Private Schools (Closed)

Leport Montessori School Photo
Leport Montessori School
Gr: NS | 68 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
2342 Pacific Coast Hwy
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 530-5533
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Lomita, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
878
Students
-14.0% (-143 students) 10-yr
$5,100
Avg. Tuition
-7.3% (-$400) 10-yr
70%
Students of Color
+9.4% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-14.3% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lomita)
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,911 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLomita, CA Total Schools
20259
20249
20238
20228
20219
20209
20199
201811
20179
20169
20159
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# Students
878 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202598180179
202498175172
2023111181174
2022110189185
2021106185180
2020106179171
2019107179175
2018106173172
2017122179180
2016113173178
2015113162167
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% Students of Color
70%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202570%51%34%
202470%51%34%
202333%50%33%
202244%48%33%
202144%48%32%
202044%48%32%
201968%48%31%
201864%47%31%
201764%50%32%
201664%49%32%
201564%49%32%
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0.65
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.650.740.65
20240.650.740.65
20230.590.740.65
20220.620.730.64
20210.610.730.64
20200.610.730.64
20190.690.730.63
20180.710.730.63
20170.730.720.61
20160.730.720.61
20150.730.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
164 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
18%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202519%11%5%
202419%11%5%
20234%11%5%
202214%10%4%
202113%10%4%
202013%10%4%
201920%10%4%
201818%10%4%
201718%10%4%
201618%10%4%
201518%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
147 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202516%16%9%
202416%16%9%
20235%16%9%
20221%16%8%
20211%16%9%
20201%16%9%
201915%16%8%
201815%17%8%
201716%17%8%
201616%17%8%
201516%17%8%
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# Black Students
16 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%5%7%
20242%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20191%4%7%
20183%4%7%
20173%5%7%
20163%5%7%
20153%5%8%
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# White Students
84 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
9%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259%37%52%
20249%37%52%
202343%38%52%
202236%40%54%
202134%40%54%
202034%40%54%
201917%41%56%
201820%41%56%
201722%43%58%
201622%43%58%
201522%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
481 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
54%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202554%29%26%
202454%29%26%
202347%28%25%
202249%28%25%
202152%27%25%
202052%27%24%
201947%26%24%
201844%26%23%
201741%24%22%
201641%24%22%
201541%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202518:112:111:1
202418:112:111:1
202322:112:111:1
202229:112:111:1
202130:113:111:1
202030:113:112:1
201926:112:112:1
201822:112:112:1
201724:113:112:1
201621:113:112:1
201521:113:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,100
$18,344

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$5,100$18,076$15,012
2021$8,000$15,298$11,800
2020$8,000$14,748$11,512
2019$8,000$14,369$11,293
2018$5,500$13,813$11,017
2017$5,500$13,422$10,708
2016$5,500$12,852$10,356
2015$5,500$11,932$9,939
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lomita, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Lomita, CA is St. Margaret Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Lomita?
9 private schools are located in Lomita.
How diverse are private schools in Lomita?
Lomita private schools are approximately 70% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Lomita go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Lomita are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lomita?
22% of private schools in Lomita are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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