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St. Margaret Mary School

5.00 (2 reviews)

25515 Eshelman Ave
Lomita, CA 90717

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Tel: (131) 025-1564

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St Margaret Mary Catholic School was established through the efforts of Fr. Richard Maher, over 45 years ago.

His vision was to provide children with quality education in both the Catholic faith and academic studies.

St. Margaret Mary School's goal is to enable children to live in today's ever-changing world and prepare them to face the challenges of society.

St. Margaret Mary School provides Catholic education for students, preschool through eighth grade, within the Chino, California area.

With teachers as facilitators of learning, we provide a quality education with emphasis on growth in all individual and social dimensions: social, moral, intellectual, cultural, emotional, and physical.

St. Margaret Mary Catholic School admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its admission policies and employment practices.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 270 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,100
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Margaret Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

270 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

77%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,100

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St Margaret Mary Catholic School was established through the efforts of Fr. Richard Maher, over 45 years ago. His vision was to provide children with quality education in both the Catholic faith and academic studies. St. Margaret Mary School's goal is to enable children to live in today's ever-changing world and prepare them to face the challenges of society. St. Margaret Mary School provides Catholic education for students, preschool through eighth grade, within the Chino, California area. With teachers as facilitators of learning, we provide a quality education with emphasis on growth in all individual and social dimensions: social, moral, intellectual, cultural, emotional, and physical. St. Margaret Mary Catholic School admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its admission policies and employment practices.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. Margaret Mary School cost?

St. Margaret Mary School's tuition is approximately $5,100 for private students.

What is St. Margaret Mary School's ranking?

St. Margaret Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Margaret Mary School?

The application deadline for St. Margaret Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 4/8/2020

This school is super!!! All three of my children attended SMMS and received an excellent education. If you want a highly academic school, then this is a good one. The curriculum is rigorous but all the teachers are very supportive and stay every day after school for free tutoring. The kids enjoyed all the activities offered. The principal is nice and does not put up with bullying. It's a strict school which I liked. They have rules and expect the students to abide by them.

- Posted by Parent - Janice Zooliger

5 1/27/2020

Saint Margaret Mary School is an excellent school. All my children attended there and received a great education. The faculty is awesome! They teach with a caring attitude. Their sports program is also very good. They offer a wide variety of sports for all levels. They encourage all students to participate!

- Posted by Parent - Richard

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 270 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,100
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,193 for elementary schools and $23,825 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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