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Best Public Schools in Torrance, CA


At a glance
35
Schools
23,238
Students
3
Districts
13
5-star schools
Top rankedWalteria Elementary199th of 5,857 California elementary schools
Biggest riser
Van Deene Avenue Elementary up 1,106 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) 16.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

Torrance, California is served by 34 public schools across two districts, primarily the Torrance Unified district, offering education from kindergarten through high school, including a few specialized continuation programs.

Overall, schools in the Torrance Unified district perform very well, consistently ranking in the top tiers of California schools, with particularly strong high schools like West High, South High, and North High boasting graduation rates above 95%. Standout elementary schools include top-ranked Walteria Elementary and Anza Elementary, while Edward J. Richardson Middle leads among middle schools.

Performance varies within the city, with the three schools belonging to the Los Angeles Unified district, such as Meyler Street Elementary, facing greater challenges. The alternative high schools, Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) and Gene Drevno Community Day, serve high-needs students and have significantly different outcomes and much higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the comprehensive schools.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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