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#1094 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 34% of private schools

Beacon Day School

High School

24 Centerpointe Drive, La Palma, CA 90623

Private
85
Students
8.5:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
Top 34%
in CA

About Beacon Day School

Beacon Day School is a private high school in La Palma, CA 90623. The school serves approximately 85 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 65.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (7.0/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $112,366, where 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 5 public schools in La Palma, Beacon Day School rates higher overall (8.3 vs 6.0 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Beacon Day School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in La Palma, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
This School
vs
23.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
85
This School
vs
866
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.3
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Beacon Day School (this school) 8.3
George B. Miller Elementary 6.2
Walker Junior High 4.6
Los Coyotes Elementary 6.0
John F. Kennedy High 6.0
Steve Luther Elementary 7.2

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.5:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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Enrollment 85
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

24 Centerpointe Drive, La Palma, CA 90623

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
BEACON DAY SCHOOL La Palma 0.0 mi 8.3
SEMITA SCHOOL La Palma 0.2 mi 8.3
Cerritos Elementary Cerritos 0.6 mi 6.7
George B. Miller Elementary La Palma 0.8 mi 6.2
Arthur F. Corey Elementary Buena Park 0.8 mi 7.1
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER Cerritos 0.8 mi 8.4
Raymond Temple Elementary Buena Park 1.1 mi 6.7
Walker Junior High La Palma 1.3 mi 4.6
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary Cerritos 1.3 mi 7.3
Buena Park Middle Buena Park 1.1 mi 4.1
Los Coyotes Elementary La Palma 1.4 mi 6.0
John F. Kennedy High La Palma 1.4 mi 6.0
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary Cerritos 1.3 mi 5.0
Rossier Park School Buena Park 1.3 mi 6.6
Buena Terra Elementary Buena Park 1.4 mi 7.3
ROSSIER PARK SCHOOL Buena Park 1.3 mi 6.6
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary Cerritos 1.3 mi 6.4
Steve Luther Elementary La Palma 1.5 mi 7.2
Hope Buena Park 1.5 mi 5.0
Carmenita Middle Cerritos 1.6 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90623 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$112,366

Median Home Value

$920,200

Median Rent

$2,224/mo

Population

15,369

College Educated

48.8%

Homeownership

68.3%

Avg Commute

32.8 min

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Median Age

46.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Beacon Day School

What grades does Beacon Day School serve?

Beacon Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Beacon Day School?

Beacon Day School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Day School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Beacon Day School rank in CA?

Beacon Day School is ranked #1094 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Beacon Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beacon Day School has a composite rating of 8.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Beacon Day School a private school?

Yes, Beacon Day School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
85
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Orange
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details