Excellent
#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
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
BetaHow Beacon Day School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in La Palma, CA
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.
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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
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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.
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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
- Phone
- (714) 288-4200
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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