For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,439 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Torrance, Torrance, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Southeast Torrance are John Adams Elementary School, Howard Wood Elementary School and J. H. Hull Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast Torrance, Torrance, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Torrance, Torrance, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Adams Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 238th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Howard Wood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2250 West 235th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
J. H. Hull Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2080 West 231st St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Torrance, Torrance, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Torrance, Torrance, CA include John Adams Elementary School, Howard Wood Elementary School and J. H. Hull Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Torrance, Torrance?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Torrance, Torrance.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Torrance, Torrance?
the neighborhood of Southeast Torrance, Torrance public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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