For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,439 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Torrance, Torrance, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Torrance, Torrance, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Adams Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 238th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Howard Wood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2250 West 235th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Torrance, Torrance, CA?
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Torrance, Torrance?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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