Excellent
#93 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 5% of private schools
Beacon Day School
School
24 CENTERPOINTE DR, La Palma, CA 90623
Enrollment
90
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
8.0
Grades
UG – UG
Enrollment
90
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
8.0
Grades
UG – UG
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#93 of 1,787
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About Beacon Day School
Beacon Day School is a private school in La Palma, CA. Beacon Day School serves approximately 90 students, and covers grades UG-UG, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Beacon Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 90 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 9:1 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
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Beacon Day School (this school) | 8.0 |
| 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.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
24 CENTERPOINTE DR, La Palma, CA 90623
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Beacon Day School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Cerritos), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Buena Terra Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Buena Park), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Los Coyotes Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. 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 | — |
| 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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|---|---|
| GETHSEMANE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Long Beach, CA | 8.1 |
| STOCKTON ACCELERATED INSTITUTE Stockton, CA | 8.1 |
| VISTA SCHOOL Los Angeles, CA | 7.9 |
| Yuba City Independence Academy Yuba City, CA | 8.1 |
| ACHIEVE INC. Palo Alto, CA | 8.2 |
| ARCADIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Arcadia, CA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Beacon Day School
What grades does Beacon Day School serve?
Beacon Day School serves students in grades UG through UG.
How many students attend Beacon Day School?
Beacon Day School has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Day School is 9:1. 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 ranks #93 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Beacon Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Beacon Day School a private school?
Yes, Beacon Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Beacon Day School a religious school?
No, Beacon Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- UG – UG
- Enrollment
- 90
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 220 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (714) 288-4200
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