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Best Public Schools in Torrance, CA (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Torrance Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 23,238 students in Torrance, CA (there are 26 private schools, serving 3,960 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Torrance, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Torrance has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Torrance, CA are Walteria Elementary School, Anza Elementary School and Seaside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrance, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Torrance have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Torrance, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walteria Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
24456 Madison St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4487
Gr: K-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Anza Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21400 Ellinwood Dr.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4559
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Seaside Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4651 Sharynne Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4532
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2418 West 166th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4464
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Riviera Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
365 Paseo De Arena
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4460
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2800 West 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4672
Gr: K-5 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Towers Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5600 Towers St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4535
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17800 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
South High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,734 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Joseph Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4524
Gr: K-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Bert M. Lynn Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5038 Halison St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
North High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3620 West 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Victor Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4820 Spencer St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4542
Gr: K-5 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21717 Talisman St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Calle Mayor Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Edward J. Richardson Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Fern Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1314 Fern Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4506
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
West High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20401 Victor St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4299
Gr: 9-12 | 1,775 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Torrance High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Carson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Gr: 9-12 | 1,879 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2020.
John Adams Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2121 238th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Casimir Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17220 Casimir Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3800 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2323.
Howard Wood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2250 West 235th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2424.
Madrona Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21364 Madrona Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Halldale Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21514 Halldale Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3100
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Evelyn Carr Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3404 West 168th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2727.
Gene Drevno Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2291 West Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2828.
Philip Magruder Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4100 West 185th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2929.
Yukon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17815 Yukon Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3030.
Torrance Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2125 Lincoln Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3131.
Van Deene Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
826 West Javelin St.
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 320-8680
Gr: K-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
J. H. Hull Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2080 West 231st St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3333.
Meyler Street Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1123 West 223rd St.
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 328-3910
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Launch Preschool
4000 West 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 972-6500

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Torrance, CA?
How many public schools are located in Torrance?
36 public schools are located in Torrance.
What percentage of students in Torrance go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Torrance are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance?
Torrance public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Torrance are often viewed compared to one another?

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