For the 2023-24 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 23,141 students in Torrance, CA (there are 25 private schools, serving 3,949 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Torrance, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Torrance, CA are Howard Wood Elementary School, Joseph Arnold Elementary School and South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrance, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Torrance have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Torrance, CA Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Howard Wood Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2250 W. 235th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Joseph Arnold Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4524
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4524
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
South High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Grades: 9-12
| 1,962 students
Rank: #44.
Victor Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4820 Spencer St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4542
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4542
Grades: K-5
| 962 students
Rank: #55.
Calle Mayor Middle School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: n/an/a
21400 Ellinwood Dr.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4559
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4559
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
17800 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
5038 Halison St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: n/an/a
17220 Casimir Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: n/an/a
3800 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: n/an/a
23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: n/an/a
3404 W. 168th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
1314 Fern Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4506
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4506
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gene Drevno Community Day
Alternative School
2291 W. Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
21514 Halldale Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3100
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3100
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
2800 W. 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4672
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4672
Grades: K-5
| 849 students
Rank: n/an/a
2080 W. 231st St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: n/an/a
21717 Talisman St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Grades: 6-8
| 669 students
Rank: n/an/a
2121 238th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
4000 W. 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4769
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4769
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2418 W. 166th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4464
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4464
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
21364 Madrona Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: n/an/a
1123 W. 223rd St.
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 328-3910
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 328-3910
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: n/an/a
3620 W. 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Grades: 9-12
| 1,748 students
Rank: n/an/a
4100 W. 185th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
365 Paseo De Arena
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4460
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4460
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: n/an/a
4651 Sharynne Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4532
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4532
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern California Roc
Vocational School
2300 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4220
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4220
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2125 Lincoln Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 Carson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Grades: 9-12
| 1,941 students
Rank: n/an/a
5600 Towers St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4535
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4535
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: n/an/a
826 W. Javelin St.
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 320-8680
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 320-8680
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
Rank: n/an/a
24456 Madison St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4487
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4487
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: n/an/a
20401 Victor St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4299
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4299
Grades: 9-12
| 1,871 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Torrance, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Torrance, CA include Howard Wood Elementary School, Joseph Arnold Elementary School and South High School.
How many public schools are located in Torrance, CA?
36 public schools are located in Torrance, CA.
What percentage of students in Torrance, CA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Torrance, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance, CA?
Torrance, CA public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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