For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,510 students in the neighborhood of Old Torrance, Torrance, CA.
The neighborhood of Old Torrance, Torrance, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.69, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Old Torrance, Torrance, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Torrance High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Carson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Gr: 9-12 | 1,879 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Torrance Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2125 Lincoln Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern California Roc
Vocational School
2300 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4289
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4289
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Torrance, Torrance, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Torrance, Torrance, CA include Torrance High School, Torrance Elementary School and Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School).
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Torrance, Torrance?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Torrance, Torrance.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old Torrance, Torrance?
the neighborhood of Old Torrance, Torrance public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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