Hemingway Park in Carson, CA serves 22 co–ed students from kindergarten through 9th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school setting.
Founded in 1968, this California K–9 private school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with a total of 2 teachers.
The school enrolls 100% students of color and ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity.
Hemingway Park offers an affordable private education option in Carson with a small enrollment size supporting individualized learning.
As a nonsectarian alternative school, it provides a program focused on early and middle grades without religious affiliation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hemingway Park ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lula Davis-Holmes, First Black Female Mayor of Carson, California (elected 2020) -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Hemingway Park?
Hemingway Park famous alumni include: Lula Davis-Holmes, First Black Female Mayor of Carson, California (elected 2020).
When is the application deadline for Hemingway Park?
The application deadline for Hemingway Park is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Hemingway Park is Devin A. Gonzales II Academy Of The Art's And School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Philomena Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Philomena Elementary School
(Catholic)
21832 Main Street
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 835-4827
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 835-4827
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Avg. class size: 31 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
975 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 222-4274
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 222-4274
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Golden Wings Academy Inc
Alternative School
20715 Avalon Blvd # 360
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 630-0863
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 630-0863
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
336 E 238th St
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 612-8749
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 612-8749
1.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 5 students
Bethel Baptist School
(Baptist)
1361 E Carson St
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 522-4450
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 522-4450
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
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