For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,435 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Torrance, Torrance, CA.
The neighborhood of Northwest Torrance, Torrance, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.70, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Torrance, Torrance, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 the neighborhood of Northwest Torrance, Torrance, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Torrance, Torrance, CA include North High School, Edison Elementary School and Evelyn Carr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Torrance, Torrance?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Torrance, Torrance.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Torrance, Torrance?
the neighborhood of Northwest Torrance, Torrance public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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