For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,321 students in 90504, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 731 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 90504, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90504, CA are Lincoln Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School and North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90504 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90504, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90504, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90504, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90504, CA include Lincoln Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School and North High School.
How many public schools are located in 90504?
8 public schools are located in 90504.
What percentage of students in 90504 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 90504 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90504?
90504 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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