Top Rankings
Torrance Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 21,890 students in Torrance Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Torrance Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
32 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
21,890 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
872 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Torrance Unified School District, which is ranked #162 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.6%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
32%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
35%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
19%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,061 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,860 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$439 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$369 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,061
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,860
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Torrance Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walteria Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
24456 Madison St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4487
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4487
Gr: K-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Anza Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21400 Ellinwood Dr.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4559
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4559
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Seaside Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4651 Sharynne Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4532
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4532
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2418 West 166th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4464
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4464
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Riviera Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
365 Paseo De Arena
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4460
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4460
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 West 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4672
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4672
Gr: K-5 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Towers Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5600 Towers St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4535
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4535
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17800 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
South High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,734 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Joseph Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4524
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4524
Gr: K-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Bert M. Lynn Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5038 Halison St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
North High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3620 West 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Victor Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4820 Spencer St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4542
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4542
Gr: K-5 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21717 Talisman St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Calle Mayor Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Edward J. Richardson Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Fern Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1314 Fern Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4506
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4506
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
West High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20401 Victor St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4299
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4299
Gr: 9-12 | 1,775 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Torrance High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Carson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Gr: 9-12 | 1,879 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2020.
John Adams Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 238th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Casimir Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17220 Casimir Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2323.
Howard Wood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2250 West 235th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2424.
Madrona Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21364 Madrona Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Evelyn Carr Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3404 West 168th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2626.
Gene Drevno Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2291 West Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2727.
Philip Magruder Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 West 185th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2828.
Yukon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17815 Yukon Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2929.
Torrance Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2125 Lincoln Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
J. H. Hull Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2080 West 231st St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3131.
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Torrance Unified School District?
Torrance Unified School District manages 32 public schools serving 21,890 students.
What is the rank of Torrance Unified School District?
Torrance Unified School District is ranked #162 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance Unified School District?
35% of Torrance Unified School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Torrance Unified School District?
Torrance Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Torrance Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,860 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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