For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,221 students in the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Southwood Riviera are South High School, Joseph Arnold Elementary School and Calle Mayor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,786 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Joseph Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4524
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4524
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Calle Mayor Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance, CA include South High School, Joseph Arnold Elementary School and Calle Mayor Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance?
the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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