For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,388 students in 90501, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 727 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 90501, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90501, CA are Torrance High School, John Adams Elementary School and Halldale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90501 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90501, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90501, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Torrance High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Carson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Grades: 9-12
| 1,980 students
Rank: #22.
John Adams Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 238th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Halldale Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21514 Halldale Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3100
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3100
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Howard Wood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2250 West 235th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Torrance Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2125 Lincoln Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #77.
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern California Roc
Vocational School
2300 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4289
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4289
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90501, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90501, CA include Torrance High School, John Adams Elementary School and Halldale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90501?
8 public schools are located in 90501.
What percentage of students in 90501 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 90501 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90501?
90501 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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