For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,420 students in Lomita, CA (there are , serving 878 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 41% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lomita have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Lomita, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2211 247th St.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 784-6700
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 784-6700
Gr: K-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,122 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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?
3 public schools are located in Lomita.
What percentage of students in Lomita go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Lomita are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lomita?
Lomita public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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