Semita School in La Palma, CA serves 7 students in grades 8 through 11 within a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 2 teachers supporting its small enrollment.
Semita School offers a special program emphasis for middle and high school learners in a large suburban community.
The student body is 100% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in California for diversity.
Located in a suburban area of La Palma, Semita School provides a co–educational program without religious affiliation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 8-11
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Semita School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Student Body
Total Students
7 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
4:1
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 Semita School?
The application deadline for Semita School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Semita School is Concordia Lutheran School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cerritos KinderCare (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beacon Day School
Special Education School
24 Centerpointe Dr
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 288-4200
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 288-4200
0.2 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 97 students
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
13633 183rd St
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 943-3203
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 943-3203
0.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 55 students
Cerritos KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
18727 Carmenita Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom (Nursery One; Ms. Tina and Ms. Michelle)]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom (Nursery One; Ms. Tina and Ms. Michelle)")
Daycare / Preschool
18727 Carmenita Rd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 97 students Tuition listed
Stepping Stones School
Daycare / Preschool
5532 La Palma Ave
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 761-3962
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 761-3962
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
13633 183rd St
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 943-3203
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 943-3203
0.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 55 students
8082 Walker St
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rossier Park School
Special Education School
7100 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 562-0441
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 562-0441
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students
Speech & Language Development Center ![Speech & Language Development Center Photo - Welcome to SLDC! Located in the heart of Buena Park on a former elementary school campus we proudly serve children and adults with exceptional needs from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.]( "Speech & Language Development Center Photo - Welcome to SLDC! Located in the heart of Buena Park on a former elementary school campus we proudly serve children and adults with exceptional needs from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.")
Special Education School
8699 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-3620
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-3620
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 136 students
5851 Newman St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 995-1900
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 995-1900
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
13633 183rd St
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 943-3203
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 943-3203
0.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 55 students
8082 Walker St
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7681 Orangethorpe Avenue
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 522-5313
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 522-5313
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 322 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Cypress Montessori Academy ![Cypress Montessori Academy Photo]( "Cypress Montessori Academy Photo")
Montessori School
8622 La Salle St
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 826-0800
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 826-0800
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students Tuition listed
Speech & Language Development Center ![Speech & Language Development Center Photo - Welcome to SLDC! Located in the heart of Buena Park on a former elementary school campus we proudly serve children and adults with exceptional needs from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.]( "Speech & Language Development Center Photo - Welcome to SLDC! Located in the heart of Buena Park on a former elementary school campus we proudly serve children and adults with exceptional needs from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.")
Special Education School
8699 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-3620
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-3620
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 136 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cerritos KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
18727 Carmenita Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom (Nursery One; Ms. Tina and Ms. Michelle)]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom (Nursery One; Ms. Tina and Ms. Michelle)")
Daycare / Preschool
18727 Carmenita Rd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 97 students Tuition listed
Stepping Stones School
Daycare / Preschool
5532 La Palma Ave
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 761-3962
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 761-3962
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
8082 Walker St
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cypress Montessori Academy ![Cypress Montessori Academy Photo]( "Cypress Montessori Academy Photo")
Montessori School
8622 La Salle St
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 826-0800
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 826-0800
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Arthur F. Corey Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7351 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8389
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8389
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
George B. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7751 Furman Rd.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3270
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3270
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Cerritos Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13600 East 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Raymond Temple Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3290
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3290
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Buena Park Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6931 Orangethorpe Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8491
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8491
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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