Very Good
#255 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 14% of private schools
Nishiyamato Academy of California
School · Lomita, CA
A private school in Lomita, CA serving grades Pre-K – 9th.
2458 LOMITA BLVD, Lomita, CA 90717
- 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
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Where Nishiyamato Academy of California sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,172/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,984
Median home value
$793,600
Median rent
$1,874/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
45.4%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90717; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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| Palos Verdes Distance Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| South Bay Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 246 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nishiyamato Academy of California is listed in Lomita, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Nishiyamato Academy of California
Nishiyamato Academy of California is a private school in Lomita, CA, serving approximately 85 students in grades Pre-K-9th with a 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nishiyamato Academy of California
What grades does Nishiyamato Academy of California serve?
Nishiyamato Academy of California serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.
How many students attend Nishiyamato Academy of California?
Nishiyamato Academy of California has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nishiyamato Academy of California?
The student-teacher ratio at Nishiyamato Academy of California is 3.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Nishiyamato Academy of California rank in CA?
Nishiyamato Academy of California ranks #255 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Nishiyamato Academy of California's MySchoolScout rating?
Nishiyamato Academy of California has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Nishiyamato Academy of California a private school?
Yes, Nishiyamato Academy of California 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 Nishiyamato Academy of California a religious school?
No, Nishiyamato Academy of California is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 9th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 190 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 325-7040
- Area population (ZIP 90717)
- 21,319
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90717; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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