Very Good
#430 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 24% of private schools
Vistamar School
High School
737 HAWAII ST, EL Segundo, CA 90245
Enrollment
255
Student-Teacher
7.4:1
Score
7.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
255
Student-Teacher
7.4:1
Score
7.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#430 of 1,787
In EL Segundo
#2 of 3
public schools
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About Vistamar School
Vistamar School is a private high school in EL Segundo, CA. Vistamar School serves approximately 255 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Vistamar School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #430 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 7.4:1 students to teachers, Vistamar School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Vistamar 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.
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
737 HAWAII ST, EL Segundo, CA 90245
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Vistamar School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Da Vinci Communications (rated 8.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Da Vinci Science (rated 8.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JE PORTAL SCHOOLS (rated 7.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in EL Segundo, see our EL Segundo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Vistamar School El Segundo | 0.0 mi | — |
| JE PORTAL SCHOOLS El Segundo | 0.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Success Learning Center El Segundo | 0.3 mi | — |
| Wiseburn Middle Hawthorne | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Aviation Elementary Hawthorne | 0.3 mi | 8.0 |
| FUSION ACADEMY MANHATTAN BEACH El Segundo | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Hollyglen Elementary Hawthorne | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Beach Cities Montessori School El Segundo | 0.9 mi | — |
| Da Vinci Communications El Segundo | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Da Vinci Design El Segundo | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Da Vinci Science El Segundo | 0.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Manhattan Beach Middle Manhattan Beach | 1.1 mi | 8.5 |
| Da Vinci Connect El Segundo | 1.1 mi | 3.5 |
| R. K. Lloyde High Lawndale | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Centinela Valley Independent Study Lawndale | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Magic Rainbow Pre School Manhattan Bch | 1.2 mi | — |
| Beach Cities Learning, Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach | 1.2 mi | — |
| BEACH CITIES LEARNING CENTER Manhattan Beach | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Manhattan Academy Manhattan Beach | 1.2 mi | — |
| MANHATTAN ACADEMY Manhattan Beach | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90245 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$149,149
Median Home Value
$1,521,600
Median Rent
$2,547/mo
Population
16,863
College Educated
62.5%
Homeownership
42.6%
Avg Commute
23.8 min
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Median Age
38.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vistamar School
What grades does Vistamar School serve?
Vistamar School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vistamar School?
Vistamar School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vistamar School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vistamar School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Vistamar School rank in CA?
Vistamar School ranks #430 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Vistamar School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vistamar School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Vistamar School a private school?
Yes, Vistamar 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 Vistamar School a religious school?
No, Vistamar School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 643-7377
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