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Lomita Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 524 students in Lomita, CA.
25% of private elementary schools in Lomita, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lomita Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 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 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 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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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)

4
Private Schools
524
Students
-22.6% (-153 students) 10-yr
$5,100
Avg. Tuition
+70.0% (+$2,100) 10-yr
78%
Students of Color
+14.7% (+10.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-36.8% (-7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lomita)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,549 Schools
# Students
524 Students
501,249 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025131204199
2024131199192
2023250206193
2022249213205
2021249209201
2020249202188
2019238201193
2018169194190
2017169201199
2016169193196
2015169180183
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% Students of Color
78%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202578%50%33%
202478%49%32%
202317%49%32%
202235%47%32%
202135%47%31%
202035%46%31%
201975%48%31%
201867%46%30%
201768%49%31%
201668%49%31%
201568%49%31%
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0.75
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.750.740.64
20240.750.740.64
20230.460.740.63
20220.580.720.62
20210.580.730.62
20200.580.730.62
20190.750.720.61
20180.770.720.60
20170.770.710.59
20160.770.710.59
20150.770.710.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
155 Students
57,357 Students
% Asian Students
29%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202530%12%5%
202430%12%5%
20233%12%5%
202220%10%5%
202120%10%5%
202020%10%5%
201933%11%4%
201825%11%4%
201725%10%4%
201625%10%4%
201525%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
141 Students
80,970 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202526%17%9%
202426%17%9%
20238%17%9%
20221%17%8%
20211%17%9%
20201%17%9%
201926%17%8%
201823%17%8%
201723%17%8%
201623%17%8%
201523%17%8%
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# Black Students
13 Students
23,389 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%5%8%
20242%5%8%
20231%5%8%
20191%5%8%
20184%5%8%
20174%5%7%
20164%5%8%
20154%5%8%
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# White Students
60 Students
193,117 Students
% White Students
11%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202511%40%55%
202411%40%55%
202371%40%55%
202259%43%57%
202159%43%57%
202059%43%58%
201925%44%59%
201828%45%59%
201728%46%61%
201628%46%61%
201528%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,903 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
169 Students
121,811 Students
% of Others Students
31%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202531%24%22%
202431%24%22%
202317%24%22%
202220%23%22%
202120%23%20%
202020%23%19%
201915%21%20%
201820%20%20%
201720%20%19%
201620%20%18%
201520%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
42 Teachers
44,355 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202318:112:111:1
202228:112:111:1
202128:112:111:1
202028:112:111:1
201923:112:111:1
201819:112:111:1
201719:112:111:1
201619:112:112:1
201519:113:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,100
$17,768

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLomita, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$5,100$17,472$14,043
2018$3,000$12,957$10,056
2017$3,000$12,372$9,712
2016$3,000$11,774$9,307
2015$3,000$10,743$8,903
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Lomita, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Lomita, CA is St. Margaret Mary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Lomita?
4 private elementary schools are located in Lomita.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Lomita?
25% of private elementary schools in Lomita are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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