Children's Montessori School Photo

Best Lompoc Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 260 students in Lompoc, CA (there are 20 public schools, serving 10,279 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Lompoc, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Lompoc, CA is Children's Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private schools in Lompoc, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

Top-Ranked Lompoc Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Children's Montessori School
Children's Montessori School Photo - Children's Montessori School Facility
Montessori School
(2)
1000 W. Ocean Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 757-6263
Gr: PK-6 | 19 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo - 1 of G.C.A. classrooms
(Pentecostal)
816 N C St
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 736-9826
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
La Purisima Concepcion School
(Catholic)
219 W Olive Ave
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 736-6210
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Lompoc Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
700 E College Ave
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 315-8914
Gr: K-12 | 62 students

Overview

This Town (Lompoc)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
260 Students
665,930 Students
% Average Students of Color
71%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
20 Teachers
55,547 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
59%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$18,144
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,583 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
118 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
16%
# Black Students
12 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
62 Students
236,091 Students
% White Students
22%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
82 Students
189,314 Students
% of Others Students
29%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lompoc, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Lompoc, CA is Children's Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Lompoc?
4 private schools are located in Lompoc.
What percentage of students in Lompoc go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Lompoc are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lompoc?
75% of private schools in Lompoc are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Lompoc are often viewed compared to one another?

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