Lorenz Hillside School in Harbor City, CA, serves 25 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 6 in a nonsectarian, central city setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with a total of three teachers supporting its co–ed alternative education program.
Approximately 62% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Harbor City community.
Lorenz Hillside School offers early childhood and elementary education within a small enrollment size, allowing for personalized attention.
The school operates without religious affiliation or association memberships, focusing on a nonsectarian curriculum in a California K–6 private school environment.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lorenz Hillside School?
The application deadline for Lorenz Hillside School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Lorenz Hillside School is Shepherd Christian School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Happy Tots Montessori School (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Shepherd Christian School
(Christian)
PO Box 900216
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Happy Tots Montessori School
Montessori School
1518 Pacific Coast Hwy
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 818-9937
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 818-9937
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
1 Rolling Hills Prep Way
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
0.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
25200 Western Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-1213
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-1213
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 246 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
25515 Eshelman Ave
Lomita, CA 90717
(131) 025-1564
Lomita, CA 90717
(131) 025-1564
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Tuition listed
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