Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Torrance (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 32 schools in Torrance, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 144Halldale ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.3
- 222Meyler Street ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.5
- 337Van Deene Avenue ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 21.3
- 459Yukon ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 22.8
- 556Howard Wood ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 22.9
- 670Calle Mayor MiddleTorrance · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 23.2
- 769South HighTorrance · Public HighStudents per teacher: 23.8
- 870Joseph Arnold ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 24.2
- 946Evelyn Carr ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 24.2
- 1081Anza ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 24.5
- 1159John Adams ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 24.5
- 1266Lincoln ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 24.6
- 1340Torrance ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 24.7
- 1471West HighTorrance · Public HighStudents per teacher: 25.0
- 1569Victor ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.4
- 1656Torrance HighTorrance · Public HighStudents per teacher: 25.4
- 1773Riviera ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.5
- 1872Bert M. Lynn MiddleTorrance · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 25.5
- 1961Casimir MiddleTorrance · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 25.7
- 2076Towers ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.0
- 2175Hickory ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.5
- 2257North HighTorrance · Public HighStudents per teacher: 26.6
- 2371Arlington ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 27.0
- 2470Jefferson MiddleTorrance · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 27.0
- 2578Walteria ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 27.1
- 2676Edward J. Richardson MiddleTorrance · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 27.1
- 2764Madrona MiddleTorrance · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 27.1
- 2880Seaside ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 27.4
- 2961Edison ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 27.4
- 3056Philip Magruder MiddleTorrance · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 27.6
- 3162Fern ElementaryTorrance · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 27.8
- 3244J. H. Hull MiddleTorrance · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 28.2
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halldale Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 19.3 | 43.8 Lower 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 425 |
| 2 | Meyler Street Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 19.5 | 21.6 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 603 |
| 3 | Van Deene Avenue Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 21.3 | 37.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 4 | Yukon Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 22.8 | 59.0 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 296 |
| 5 | Howard Wood Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 22.9 | 56.0 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 344 |
| 6 | Calle Mayor Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.2 | 69.6 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 626 |
| 7 | South High Torrance · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 23.8 | 68.9 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 1,734 |
| 8 | Joseph Arnold Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 24.2 | 70.4 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 628 |
| 9 | Evelyn Carr Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 24.2 | 46.4 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 483 |
| 10 | Anza Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 24.5 | 80.7 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 613 |
| 11 | John Adams Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 24.5 | 58.7 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 12 | Lincoln Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 24.6 | 66.0 Top 50% | 70% Math proficiency | 418 |
| 13 | Torrance Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 24.7 | 40.4 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 567 |
| 14 | West High Torrance · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.0 | 70.5 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 1,775 |
| 15 | Victor Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.4 | 69.3 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 965 |
| 16 | Torrance High Torrance · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.4 | 55.7 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 1,879 |
| 17 | Riviera Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.5 | 73.4 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 611 |
| 18 | Bert M. Lynn Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.5 | 71.9 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 612 |
| 19 | Casimir Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.7 | 60.8 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 617 |
| 20 | Towers Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.0 | 75.7 Top 25% | 79% Math proficiency | 599 |
| 21 | Hickory Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.5 | 74.5 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 847 |
| 22 | North High Torrance · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.6 | 56.9 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 1,812 |
| 23 | Arlington Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.0 | 70.9 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 594 |
| 24 | Jefferson Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.0 | 70.4 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 674 |
| 25 | Walteria Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.1 | 77.6 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 650 |
| 26 | Edward J. Richardson Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.1 | 76.1 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 651 |
| 27 | Madrona Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.1 | 64.3 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 678 |
| 28 | Seaside Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.4 | 80.3 Top 10% | 85% Math proficiency | 548 |
| 29 | Edison Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.4 | 61.2 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 30 | Philip Magruder Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.6 | 56.0 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 635 |
| 31 | Fern Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.8 | 61.6 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 473 |
| 32 | J. H. Hull Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.2 | 43.6 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 621 |
Halldale Elementary in Torrance leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Torrance with Students per teacher 19.3. Of the 32 schools shown, 32 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Torrance page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ratio school in Torrance?
Halldale Elementary in Torrance, California ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Torrance with Students per teacher 19.3 (Enrollment: 425).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Torrance ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.