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Best Schools in North Torrance, Torrance, CA
North Torrance, Torrance, CA has 24 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 21,296 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in North Torrance greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Torrance, Torrance, CA
The top high schools in North Torrance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Redondo Union High
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Projected Test Scores
Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3005 Students
2. North High
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1791 Students
3. Gardena Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1560 Students
4. Leuzinger High
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Centinela Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1896 Students
5. Lawndale High
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Centinela Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1921 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Torrance, Torrance, CA
The top middle schools in North Torrance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams Middle
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1073 Students
2. Casimir Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students
3. Jane Addams Middle
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Lawndale Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
4. Philip Magruder Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
5. Will Rogers Middle
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Lawndale Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
6. Robert E. Peary Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Torrance, Torrance, CA
The top elementary schools in North Torrance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
2. Washington Elementary
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 800 Students
3. Arlington Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 532 Students
4. One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 352 Students
5. Mark Twain Elementary
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Lawndale Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 595 Students
6. Yukon Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 327 Students
7. Edison Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 494 Students
8. Evelyn Carr Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 386 Students
9. Denker Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 672 Students
10. One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 645 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Torrance, Torrance, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Torrance, Torrance, CA has a total population of 39,656 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Torrance, Torrance, 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 North Torrance, Torrance, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Torrance, Torrance, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Torrance, Torrance, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit North Torrance, Torrance, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Torrance, Torrance, CA
How many schools are in North Torrance, Torrance, CA?
North Torrance, Torrance, CA has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 21,296 students in total.
How do schools in North Torrance perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in North Torrance score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in North Torrance greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Torrance?
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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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations