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Beacon Day School
High School
24 Centerpointe Drive, La Palma, CA 90623
Enrollment
85
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
85
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Beacon Day School
High School in La Palma · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Beacon Day School
Beacon Day School is a private high school in La Palma, CA. Beacon Day School serves approximately 85 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 85 students, Beacon Day School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Beacon Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Beacon Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
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) | — |
| George B. Miller Elementary | 6.6 |
| Walker Junior High | 6.7 |
| Los Coyotes Elementary | 8.5 |
| John F. Kennedy High | 8.3 |
| Steve Luther Elementary | 8.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Address
- 24 Centerpointe Drive, La Palma, CA 90623
- Phone
- (714) 288-4200
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
24 Centerpointe Drive, La Palma, CA 90623
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Beacon Day School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. John F. Kennedy High (rated 8.3/10, 1.4 miles away). Another option is ROSSIER PARK SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Buena Park). Additionally, Hope (rated 3.3/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Buena Park). For more schools in La Palma, see our La Palma schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BEACON DAY SCHOOL La Palma | 0.0 mi | 8.0 |
| SEMITA SCHOOL La Palma | 0.2 mi | — |
| Cerritos Elementary Cerritos | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| George B. Miller Elementary La Palma | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Arthur F. Corey Elementary Buena Park | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER Cerritos | 0.8 mi | — |
| Raymond Temple Elementary Buena Park | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Walker Junior High La Palma | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary Cerritos | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Buena Park Middle Buena Park | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Los Coyotes Elementary La Palma | 1.4 mi | 8.5 |
| John F. Kennedy High La Palma | 1.4 mi | 8.3 |
| Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary Cerritos | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Rossier Park School Buena Park | 1.3 mi | — |
| Buena Terra Elementary Buena Park | 1.4 mi | 8.6 |
| ROSSIER PARK SCHOOL Buena Park | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Leal (Frank C.) Elementary Cerritos | 1.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Steve Luther Elementary La Palma | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Hope Buena Park | 1.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Carmenita Middle Cerritos | 1.6 mi | 8.5 |
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.
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 County
- Phone
- (714) 288-4200
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