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Best Schools in West Torrance, Torrance, CA
West Torrance, Torrance, CA has 44 public schools (6 high, 11 middle, 24 elementary) serving 31,626 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in West Torrance exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Torrance, Torrance, CA
The top high schools in West Torrance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West High
SchoolGrade
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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. Redondo Union High
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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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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1999 Students
6. 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 West Torrance, Torrance, CA
The top middle schools in West Torrance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edward J. Richardson Middle
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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. Bert M. Lynn Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 553 Students
4. Jefferson Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students
5. Adams Middle
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1073 Students
6. Parras (nick G.) Middle
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1049 Students
7. Madrona Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students
8. Casimir Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students
9. Philip Magruder Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
10. Stephen M. White Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1384 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Torrance, Torrance, CA
The top elementary schools in West Torrance, 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. Jefferson Elementary
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 551 Students
4. Riviera Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 624 Students
5. Towers Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 576 Students
6. Beryl Heights Elementary
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 445 Students
7. Seaside Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
8. Washington Elementary
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 800 Students
9. Arlington Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 532 Students
10. Joseph Arnold Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 587 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Torrance, Torrance, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Torrance, Torrance, CA has a total population of 71,958 with 25% 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 West 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 West 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
32.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Torrance, Torrance, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Torrance, Torrance, 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 West Torrance, Torrance, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Torrance, Torrance, CA
How many schools are in West Torrance, Torrance, CA?
West Torrance, Torrance, CA has 44 public schools: 6 high schools, 11 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 31,626 students in total.
How do schools in West Torrance perform on state tests?
On average, 44 schools in West Torrance score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in West Torrance exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West 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: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations