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Best Lomita Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 878 students in Lomita, CA (there are 3 public schools, serving 2,412 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in Lomita, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Lomita, CA is St. Margaret Mary School.
22% of private schools in Lomita, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Lomita Private Schools (2026)

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

Lomita, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Leport Montessori School (Closed 2018)
Montessori School
2342 Pacific Coast Hwy
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 530-5533
Gr: NS | 68 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Lomita)
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 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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Student Body:

# Students
878 Students
665,053 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLomita, CA AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202598180179
202498175172
2023111181174
2022110189185
2021106185180
2020106179171
2019107179175
2018106173172
2017122179180
2016113173178
2015113162167
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% Average Students of Color
70%
51%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLomita, CA AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
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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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLomita, CA AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
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 and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,100
$18,165

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLomita, CA AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
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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Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearLomita, CA AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
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
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
164 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
18%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLomita, CA AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
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
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLomita, CA AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
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
30,286 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLomita, CA AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
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
236,085 Students
% White Students
9%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLomita, CA AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
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
5,500 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
189,122 Students
% of Others Students
54%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLomita, CA AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
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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Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 51%.
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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