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Best Schools in 90505, CA
90505, CA has 22 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 15,340 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in 90505 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90505, CA
The top high schools in 90505, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West High
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
2. South High
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1841 Students
3. Torrance High
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1999 Students
4. Humanities And Arts (harts) Academy Of Los Angeles
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Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90505, CA
The top middle schools in 90505, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edward J. Richardson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students
2. Calle Mayor Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 614 Students
3. Jefferson Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students
4. Madrona Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students
5. J. H. Hull Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
6. Alexander Fleming Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1085 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90505, CA
The top elementary schools in 90505, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walteria Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 626 Students
2. Anza Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 591 Students
3. Riviera Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 624 Students
4. Seaside Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
5. Joseph Arnold Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 587 Students
6. Hickory Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students
7. Howard Wood Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 343 Students
8. Eshelman Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
9. President Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 391 Students
10. Pacific Explorer Montessori
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Projected Test Scores
Pacific Explorer Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 13 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90505, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90505, CA has a total population of 36,224 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90505, 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 90505, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90505, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90505, 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 90505, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90505, CA
How many schools are in 90505, CA?
90505, CA has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 15,340 students in total.
How do schools in 90505 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 90505 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 90505 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90505?
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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