St. Margaret Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lomita, CA
25515 Eshelman Ave, Lomita, CA 90717
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Lomita
In Lomita, California, St. Margaret Mary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 211 students attend, with roughly 21 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 211
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 21.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 108 girls, 103 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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 St. Margaret Mary School
What grades does St. Margaret Mary School serve?
St. Margaret Mary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Margaret Mary School?
About 211 students, with 21 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Margaret Mary School?
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