Best elementary schools in Torrance (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 20 schools in Torrance, California. 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
- 476Towers ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 599 students
- 575Hickory ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 847 students
- 673Riviera ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 611 students
- 771Arlington ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 594 students
- 870Joseph Arnold ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 628 students
- 969Victor ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 965 students
- 1066Lincoln ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 418 students
- 1162Fern ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 473 students
- 1261Edison ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 466 students
- 1359Yukon ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 296 students
- 1459John Adams ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 343 students
- 1556Howard Wood ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 344 students
- 1646Evelyn Carr ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 483 students
- 1744Halldale ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 425 students
- 1840Torrance ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 567 students
- 1937Van Deene Avenue ElementaryTorrance · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 320 students
- 2022Meyler 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 | Towers Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 75.7 Top 25% | 79% Math proficiency | 599 |
| 5 | Hickory Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.5 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 847 |
| 6 | Riviera Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 73.4 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 611 |
| 7 | Arlington Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 70.9 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 594 |
| 8 | Joseph Arnold Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 70.4 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 628 |
| 9 | Victor Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 69.3 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 965 |
| 10 | Lincoln Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 66.0 Top 50% | 70% Math proficiency | 418 |
| 11 | Fern Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 61.6 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 473 |
| 12 | Edison Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 61.2 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 13 | Yukon Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 59.0 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 296 |
| 14 | John Adams Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 58.7 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 15 | Howard Wood Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.0 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 344 |
| 16 | Evelyn Carr Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 46.4 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 483 |
| 17 | Halldale Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 43.8 Lower 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 425 |
| 18 | Torrance Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 40.4 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 567 |
| 19 | Van Deene Avenue Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 37.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 20 | Meyler Street Elementary Torrance · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 21.6 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 603 |
Anza Elementary in Torrance leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Torrance with a Success Index (US) of 80.7. Of the 20 schools shown, 20 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California elementary schools 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 elementary school in Torrance?
Anza Elementary in Torrance, California ranks first among elementary schools in Torrance with a Success Index (US) of 80.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 613).
How are elementary schools in Torrance ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.