Dental Assistant Schools in LA Mirada, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in LA Mirada, California. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near LA Mirada, CA

#1

American Career College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA 3.9 miles away BOC Score 44.0
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 1,305

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

ABC Adult School

Cerritos, CA 3.9 miles away BOC Score 20.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 144

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA 5.1 miles away BOC Score 56.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 3,110
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Cypress College

Cypress, CA 5.2 miles away BOC Score 49.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52
  • Annual completions: 1,701

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

North-West College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA 5.2 miles away BOC Score 40.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 227

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

PCI College

Cerritos, CA 5.5 miles away BOC Score 60.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 133
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Downey Adult School

Downey, CA 6.3 miles away BOC Score 51.4
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 533
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

UEI College-Garden Grove

Garden Grove, CA 7.8 miles away BOC Score 33.7
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 1,742

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Healthcare Career College

Paramount, CA 8.2 miles away BOC Score 72.7
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 788
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

West Coast University-Orange County

Anaheim, CA 8.4 miles away BOC Score 76.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 215
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

California Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $50,110 $24.09 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $48,070 $23.11 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-9091 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • DANB certification exam preparation and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours in dental office settings
  • Dental radiology certification (state requirements vary)
  • OSHA and infection control training included
  • State-specific expanded duties permitted after certification

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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