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Best Schools in 90503, CA
90503, CA has 23 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 20,628 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 90503 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90503, CA
The top high schools in 90503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
2. South High
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Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1841 Students
3. Redondo Union High
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Projected Test Scores
Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3005 Students
4. North High
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1791 Students
5. Torrance High
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Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1999 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90503, CA
The top middle schools in 90503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bert M. Lynn Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 553 Students
2. Jefferson Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students
3. Parras (nick G.) Middle
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1049 Students
4. Madrona Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students
5. Philip Magruder Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90503, CA
The top elementary schools in 90503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anza Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 591 Students
2. Towers Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 576 Students
3. Alta Vista Elementary
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 569 Students
4. Joseph Arnold Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 587 Students
5. Hickory Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students
6. Victor Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 971 Students
7. Fern Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 465 Students
8. Edison Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 494 Students
9. First Lutheran School
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Projected Test Scores
First Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 307 Students
10. Hickory Tree School
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Projected Test Scores
Hickory Tree School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 125 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90503, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90503, CA has a total population of 46,198 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90503, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 90503, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90503, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90503, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 90503, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90503, CA
How many schools are in 90503, CA?
90503, CA has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 20,628 students in total.
How do schools in 90503 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 90503 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 90503 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90503?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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