For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public elementary schools serving 15,494 students in Torrance, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Torrance, CA are Walteria Elementary School, Anza Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrance, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Torrance have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Torrance, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walteria Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24456 Madison St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4487
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4487
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
Anza Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21400 Ellinwood Dr.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4559
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4559
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2418 W. 166th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4464
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4464
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Seaside Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4651 Sharynne Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4532
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4532
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #66.
Towers Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5600 Towers St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4535
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4535
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #77.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 W. 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4672
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4672
Grades: K-5
| 849 students
Rank: #88.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17800 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #99.
Joseph Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4524
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4524
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1010.
Bert M. Lynn Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5038 Halison St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21717 Talisman St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Grades: 6-8
| 669 students
Rank: #1212.
Victor Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4820 Spencer St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4542
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4542
Grades: K-5
| 962 students
Rank: #1313.
Calle Mayor Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 447 students
Rank: #1515.
Fern Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1314 Fern Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4506
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4506
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #1616.
Madrona Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21364 Madrona Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: #1717.
Casimir Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17220 Casimir Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #1818.
Edward J. Richardson Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #1919.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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
| 442 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Howard Wood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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: #2222.
Philip Magruder Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 W. 185th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #2323.
Evelyn Carr Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3404 W. 168th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #2424.
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
| 460 students
Rank: #2525.
J. H. Hull Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2080 W. 231st St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Van Deene Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
826 W. Javelin St.
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 320-8680
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 320-8680
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Yukon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17815 Yukon Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #2828.
Meyler Street Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1123 W. 223rd St.
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 328-3910
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 328-3910
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Torrance, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Torrance, CA include Walteria Elementary School, Anza Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Torrance has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Torrance, CA?
28 public elementary schools are located in Torrance, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance, CA?
Torrance, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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