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3 schools in Lomita

California · Public K-12

In Lomita, public K-12 schools number 3 and serve approximately 2,412 students across 2 elementary and 1 middle.

7-year change in Lomita

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,412
-432 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
7%
was 9%
% Hispanic
66%
was 64%
% Black
12%
was 13%
% Asian
8%
was 10%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Alexander Fleming MiddleMiddle06-081,110
Eshelman Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-05449
Lomita Math/Science/Technology MagnetElementaryKG-05853

About Lomita

Lomita is a thinly populated California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 2,412 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 2 elementary, and 1 middle.

Average school size in Lomita is around 804 students, 39% meaningfully above the California average of about 578.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 15%: 2,844 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,412 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Lomita discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Lomita, California?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Lomita, with a combined enrollment of about 2,412.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lomita?
Lomita has 2 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Lomita?
Alexander Fleming Middle is the largest public school in Lomita by enrollment, with approximately 1,110 students.
What school districts serve Lomita?
Lomita public schools are operated by Los Angeles Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Lomita cover?
Public schools in Lomita serve students from kindergarten through grade 8.