What types of schools are available in Torrance, California?

Torrance, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Torrance, California

Q: How many schools are in Torrance, California?

There are 34 schools in Torrance, California, serving 23,238 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Torrance?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Torrance, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 34 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

23,238

Total Students

Across Torrance

23.6:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

34 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)13 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 674 students at Jefferson Middle.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 19:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Edward J. Richardson Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

23751 Nancy Lee Ln., Torrance, CA 90505

John Adams Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

2121 238Th St., Torrance, CA 90501

17800 Van Ness Ave., Torrance, CA 90504

21400 Ellinwood Dr., Torrance, CA 90503

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

21717 Talisman St., Torrance, CA 90503

3800 182Nd St., Torrance, CA 90504

21514 Halldale Ave., Torrance, CA 90501

Joseph Arnold Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

4100 227Th St., Torrance, CA 90505

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4800 Calle Mayor, Torrance, CA 90505

Evelyn Carr Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

3404 West 168Th St., Torrance, CA 90504

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5038 Halison St., Torrance, CA 90503

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2080 West 231St St., Torrance, CA 90501

1314 Fern Ave., Torrance, CA 90503

2418 West 166Th St., Torrance, CA 90504

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Torrance

Torrance, California is home to 34 schools serving over 23,238 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Torrance, California?

There are 34 schools in Torrance, serving 23,238 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Torrance?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Torrance include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Torrance?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Torrance is 23.6:1.

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