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Best 90501 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,388 students in 90501, CA (there are , serving 738 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 90501, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90501, CA are Torrance High School, John Adams Elementary School and Howard Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90501 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90501, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90501, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Torrance High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Carson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Gr: 9-12 | 1,980 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
John Adams Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2121 238th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Howard Wood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2250 West 235th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Halldale Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21514 Halldale Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3100
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Torrance Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2125 Lincoln Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
J. H. Hull Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2080 West 231st St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern California Roc
Vocational School
2300 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4289
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90501, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90501, CA include Torrance High School, John Adams Elementary School and Howard Wood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90501?
8 public schools are located in 90501.
What percentage of students in 90501 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 90501 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90501?
90501 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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