For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,339 students in Lomita, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 884 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Lomita, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lomita, CA are Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet, Eshelman Avenue Elementary School and Alexander Fleming Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lomita, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lomita have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lomita, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet
Alternative School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2211 247th St.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 784-6700
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 784-6700
Grades: K-5
| 806 students
Rank: #22.
Eshelman Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25902 Eshelman Ave.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 326-1576
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 326-1576
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander Fleming Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25425 Walnut St.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 257-4500
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 257-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,096 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lomita, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Lomita, CA include Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet, Eshelman Avenue Elementary School and Alexander Fleming Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lomita, CA?
3 public schools are located in Lomita, CA.
What percentage of students in Lomita, CA go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Lomita, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lomita, CA?
Lomita, CA public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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