Light Of Knowledge Child Care Center in Torrance, CA, serves six students in grades K–4 within a nonsectarian early learning program.
The school operates in a large suburban community and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with two teachers on staff.
This Los Angeles area private elementary school is recognized for having the highest percentage of students of color, ranking in the top 20% in California for diversity.
The program offers coeducational regular elementary instruction with a total enrollment reflecting a small school environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Light Of Knowledge Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Light Of Knowledge Child Care Center?
The application deadline for Light Of Knowledge Child Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Light Of Knowledge Child Care Center is Light And Life Christian School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Trinity Lutheran School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Launch Pad Learning (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
4783 W 130th St
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-4493
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-4493
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Light And Life Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
14204 Prairie Av
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-2790
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-2790
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Hawthorne Academy
Special Education School
12500 Ramona Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
Je Portal Schools
Alternative School
555 Aviation Blvd
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 870-7005
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 870-7005
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 30 students
Launch Pad Learning
Daycare / Preschool
4141 W El Segundo Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-2176
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-2176
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Light And Life Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
14204 Prairie Av
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-2790
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-2790
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Hawthorne Academy
Special Education School
12500 Ramona Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
Je Portal Schools
Alternative School
555 Aviation Blvd
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 870-7005
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 870-7005
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 30 students
737 Hawaii St
El Segundo, CA 90245
(317) 643-7377
El Segundo, CA 90245
(317) 643-7377
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Beach Cities Learning Center
Special Education School
1431 15th St
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-4109
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-4109
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
4783 W 130th St
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-4493
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-4493
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Light And Life Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
14204 Prairie Av
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-2790
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-2790
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Hawthorne Academy
Special Education School
12500 Ramona Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
12227 Hawthorne Way
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Manhattan Beach
Alternative School
880 Apollo St Ste 351
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 363-2018
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 363-2018
1.4 miles
Gr: 5 | 1 student
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Launch Pad Learning
Daycare / Preschool
4141 W El Segundo Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-2176
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-2176
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Beach Cities Child Development Center ![Beach Cities Child Development Center Photo]( "Beach Cities Child Development Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
850 Inglewood Ave and 514 N. Prospect Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 370-4966
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 370-4966
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 333 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
12227 Hawthorne Way
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Del Aire Daycare And Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
4955 W 119th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-0187
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-0187
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4617 West 136th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-7189
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-7189
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14429 Condon Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-6140
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-6140
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4521 West 147th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 970-2915
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 970-2915
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5403 West 138th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2151
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2151
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4859 West El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-4400
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-4400
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,675 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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