For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,251 students in 90504, CA (there are , serving 731 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 90504, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90504, CA are Lincoln Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School and North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90504 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90504, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90504, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2418 West 166th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4464
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4464
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17800 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
North High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3620 West 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Grades: 9-12
| 1,811 students
Rank: #44.
Casimir Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17220 Casimir Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #55.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #66.
Philip Magruder Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 West 185th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Grades: 6-8
| 610 students
Rank: #77.
Evelyn Carr Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3404 West 168th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #88.
Yukon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17815 Yukon Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90504, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90504, CA include Lincoln Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School and North High School.
How many public schools are located in 90504?
8 public schools are located in 90504.
What percentage of students in 90504 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 90504 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90504?
90504 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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