For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,509 students in 90504, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90504, CA are Lincoln Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School and Casimir Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90504 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90504, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90504, CA Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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 elementary schools in 90504, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90504, CA include Lincoln Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School and Casimir Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90504?
7 public elementary schools are located in 90504.
What is the racial composition of students in 90504?
90504 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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