Schools in Torrance, California (2025)
33 schools · 23,107 students · 33 public · median Enrollment 613.
Torrance, in California, has 33 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 23,107 students. By level there are 20 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high, 1 other; by sector 33 public.
The median Enrollment across Torrance's schools is 613, above the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
32 of the 33 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Anza Elementary (80.7, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Seaside Elementary (80.3, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), and Walteria Elementary (77.6, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Torrance High (1,879 students), North High (1,812 students), West High (1,775 students).
Ranked schools in Torrance
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 181Anza ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 613 students
- 280Seaside ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 548 students
- 378Walteria ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 650 students
- 476Edward J. Richardson MiddleTorrance · Public Middle66% Math proficiency · 651 students
- 576Towers ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 599 students
- 675Hickory ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 847 students
- 773Riviera ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 611 students
- 872Bert M. Lynn MiddleTorrance · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 612 students
- 971Arlington ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 594 students
- 1071West HighTorrance · Public High65% Math proficiency · 1,775 students
- 1170Jefferson MiddleTorrance · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 674 students
- 1270Joseph Arnold ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 628 students
- 1370Calle Mayor MiddleTorrance · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 626 students
- 1469Victor ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 965 students
- 1569South HighTorrance · Public High63% Math proficiency · 1,734 students
- 1666Lincoln ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 418 students
- 1764Madrona MiddleTorrance · Public Middle54% Math proficiency · 678 students
- 1862Fern ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 473 students
- 1961Edison ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 466 students
- 2061Casimir MiddleTorrance · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 617 students
- 2159Yukon ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 296 students
- 2259John Adams ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 343 students
- 2357North HighTorrance · Public High44% Math proficiency · 1,812 students
- 2456Howard Wood ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 344 students
- 2556Philip Magruder MiddleTorrance · Public Middle51% Math proficiency · 635 students
- 2656Torrance HighTorrance · Public High50% Math proficiency · 1,879 students
- 2746Evelyn Carr ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 483 students
- 2844Halldale ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 425 students
- 2944J. H. Hull MiddleTorrance · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 621 students
- 3040Torrance ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 567 students
- 3137Van Deene Avenue ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 320 students
- 3222Meyler Street ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 603 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anza Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 80.7 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 613 |
| 2 | Seaside Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 80.3 Top 10% | 85% Math proficiency | 548 |
| 3 | Walteria Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 77.6 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 650 |
| 4 | Edward J. Richardson Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 76.1 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 651 |
| 5 | Towers Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 75.7 Top 25% | 79% Math proficiency | 599 |
| 6 | Hickory Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.5 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 847 |
| 7 | Riviera Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 73.4 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 611 |
| 8 | Bert M. Lynn Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 71.9 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 612 |
| 9 | Arlington Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 70.9 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 594 |
| 10 | West High Torrance · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.5 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 1,775 |
| 11 | Jefferson Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 70.4 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 674 |
| 12 | Joseph Arnold Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 70.4 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 628 |
| 13 | Calle Mayor Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 69.6 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 626 |
| 14 | Victor Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 69.3 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 965 |
| 15 | South High Torrance · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 68.9 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 1,734 |
| 16 | Lincoln Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 66.0 Top 50% | 70% Math proficiency | 418 |
| 17 | Madrona Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 64.3 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 678 |
| 18 | Fern Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 61.6 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 473 |
| 19 | Edison Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 61.2 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 20 | Casimir Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 60.8 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 617 |
| 21 | Yukon Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 59.0 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 296 |
| 22 | John Adams Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 58.7 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 23 | North High Torrance · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 56.9 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 1,812 |
| 24 | Howard Wood Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.0 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 344 |
| 25 | Philip Magruder Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 56.0 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 635 |
| 26 | Torrance High Torrance · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 55.7 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 1,879 |
| 27 | Evelyn Carr Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 46.4 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 483 |
| 28 | Halldale Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 43.8 Lower 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 425 |
| 29 | J. H. Hull Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 43.6 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 621 |
| 30 | Torrance Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 40.4 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 567 |
| 31 | Van Deene Avenue Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 37.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 32 | Meyler Street Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 21.6 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 603 |
Other schools in Torrance
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Torrance side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Torrance?
Anza Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Torrance with a Success Index (US) of 80.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Torrance?
Torrance has 33 schools (20 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high, 1 other) educating 23,107 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Torrance?
The median Enrollment across schools in Torrance is 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.