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St Margaret Mary School
Elementary School
25515 Eshelman Ave, Lomita, CA 90717
Enrollment
192
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
192
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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St Margaret Mary School
Elementary School in Lomita · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Alexander Fleming Middle
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Eshelman Avenue Elementary
0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About St Margaret Mary School
St Margaret Mary School is a private elementary school in Lomita, CA. St Margaret Mary School serves approximately 192 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.2:1 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 192 students, St Margaret Mary 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.
St Margaret Mary 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 St Margaret Mary School compares to the 3 public schools in Lomita, CA
All Schools in Lomita
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Margaret Mary School (this school) | — |
| Alexander Fleming Middle | 8.2 |
| Eshelman Avenue Elementary | 6.4 |
| Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet | 8.2 |
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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 192 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Address
- 25515 Eshelman Ave, Lomita, CA 90717
- Phone
- (310) 323-9494
- 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
25515 Eshelman Ave, Lomita, CA 90717
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Margaret Mary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away). Another option is Howard Wood Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Torrance). Additionally, John Adams Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Torrance). For more schools in Lomita, see our Lomita schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST MARGARET MARY SCHOOL Lomita | 0.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Alexander Fleming Middle Lomita | 0.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Eshelman Avenue Elementary Lomita | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| THE PINES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Harbor City | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| The Pines Christian School Harbor City | 0.5 mi | — |
| Coastal Academy Lomita | 0.6 mi | — |
| Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet Lomita | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Harbor City Elementary Harbor City | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| HAPPY TOTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Harbor City | 0.7 mi | — |
| George S. Patton Continuation Harbor City | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High Harbor City | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles Harbor City | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| HAPPY TOTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Harbor City | 1.0 mi | — |
| John Adams Elementary Torrance | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| NISHIYAMATO ACADEMY OF CALIFORNIA Lomita | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| President Avenue Elementary Harbor City | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Nishiyamato Academy Lomita | 1.2 mi | — |
| ROLLING HILLS PREPARATORY San Pedro | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| CENTER FOR LEARNING UNLIMITED Torrance | 1.1 mi | — |
| Howard Wood Elementary Torrance | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90717 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,984
Median Home Value
$793,600
Median Rent
$1,874/mo
Population
21,319
College Educated
37.2%
Homeownership
45.4%
Avg Commute
26.3 min
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Median Age
39.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Margaret Mary School
What grades does St Margaret Mary School serve?
St Margaret Mary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Margaret Mary School?
St Margaret Mary School has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Margaret Mary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Margaret Mary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is St Margaret Mary School a private school?
Yes, St Margaret Mary 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 323-9494
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