For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,420 students in Lomita, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lomita, CA are Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet, Eshelman Avenue Elementary School and Alexander Fleming Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lomita, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lomita have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lomita, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2211 247th St.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 784-6700
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 784-6700
Grades: K-5
| 852 students
Rank: #22.
Eshelman Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25902 Eshelman Ave.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 326-1576
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 326-1576
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander Fleming Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25425 Walnut St.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 257-4500
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 257-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lomita, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lomita, CA include Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet, Eshelman Avenue Elementary School and Alexander Fleming Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lomita?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lomita.
What is the racial composition of students in Lomita?
Lomita public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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