For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 597 students in the neighborhood of Pacific South Bay, Torrance, CA.
The neighborhood of Pacific South Bay, Torrance, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.74, which is more than the California public school average of 0.64.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Pacific South Bay, Torrance, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Towers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5600 Towers St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4535
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4535
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pacific South Bay, Torrance, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pacific South Bay, Torrance, CA include Towers Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacific South Bay, Torrance?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacific South Bay, Torrance.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pacific South Bay, Torrance?
the neighborhood of Pacific South Bay, Torrance public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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