Nishiyamato Academy of California
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–9
Lomita, CA
2458 Lomita Blvd, Lomita, CA 90717
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Lomita
- Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in California
In Lomita, California, Nishiyamato Academy of California is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 9th grade. About 111 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in California. The school day runs about 8 hours, 193 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–9
- Students
- 111
- Teachers
- 19.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 50 girls, 61 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 193 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 51% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Nishiyamato Academy of California
What grades does Nishiyamato Academy of California serve?
Nishiyamato Academy of California serves grades Pre-K–9.
How many students attend Nishiyamato Academy of California?
About 111 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Nishiyamato Academy of California?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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