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.: 11:1
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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School
Location
Miles
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
School
Location
Miles
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
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
Vermont Christian School ![Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.]( "Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.")
(Christian)
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2500 N. Taper Avenue
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-1138
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-1138
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Center For Learning Unlimited
Special Education School
2785 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste G
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 997-1900
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 997-1900
2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
School
Location
Miles
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
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
Vermont Christian School ![Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.]( "Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.")
(Christian)
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
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
Carden School
Daycare / Preschool
25313 narbonne
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 530-5242
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 530-5242
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 74 students
Future Stars Academy
Daycare / Preschool
2320 Pacific Coast Highway
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 530-0256
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 530-0256
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 83 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harbor City Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1508 West 254th St.
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5075
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5075
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Eshelman Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25902 Eshelman Ave.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 326-1576
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 326-1576
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Alexander Fleming Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25425 Walnut St.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 257-4500
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 257-4500
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Normont Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 West 253rd St.
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5261
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5261
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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