Top 5 Best Torrance Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 26 private schools serving 3,958 students in Torrance, CA (there are 36 public schools, serving 23,801 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Torrance, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Torrance, CA include Ambassador High School, Nativity School and St. James Continuation School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top Ranked Torrance Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ambassador High School![Ambassador High School Photo - Harkness discussionsJunior College courses on siteSmall class sizesRelationship with faculty membersCollegial, not competitive]( "Ambassador High School Photo - Harkness discussionsJunior College courses on siteSmall class sizesRelationship with faculty membersCollegial, not competitive")
(Christian)
540 Maple Ave
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 356-0950
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 356-0950
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Bishop Montgomery High School
(Catholic)
5430 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 540-2021
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 540-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,105 students
2900 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-9920
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-9920
Grades: K-8
| 501 students
3846 Redondo Beach Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 324-8732
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 324-8732
Grades: PK-8
| 483 students
St. James Continuation School
(Catholic)
4625 Garnet Street
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 371-0416
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 371-0416
Grades: K-8
| 296 students
Switzer Learning Center![Switzer Learning Center Photo - Front view of Switzer Learning Center (Torrance, CA).]( "Switzer Learning Center Photo - Front view of Switzer Learning Center (Torrance, CA).")
Special Education School
2201 Amapola Court
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Grades: 6-12
| 77 students
2370 W Carson St Ste 100
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
Grades: 1-12
| 30 students
Bread Of Life Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2780 Lomita Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 602-0185
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 602-0185
Grades: K
| 8 students
Center For Learning Unlimited
Special Education School
2785 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste G
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 997-1900
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 997-1900
Grades: 3-12
| 22 students
The Childrens Place![The Childrens Place Photo - Montessori Math helps young students understand complex ideas with concrete materials, and learn to love learning!]( "The Childrens Place Photo - Montessori Math helps young students understand complex ideas with concrete materials, and learn to love learning!")
Montessori School
1215 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Grades: PK-6
| 39 students
The Childrens Place School
Montessori School
1625 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Grades: 1-5
| 9 students
Crenshaw Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
18909 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-8739
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-8739
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
Der Kinder Garden
Daycare / Preschool
2700 W Redando Beach Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 372-7272
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 372-7272
Grades: PK-K
| 63 students
Greenwood Avenue KinderCare![Greenwood Avenue KinderCare Photo - Greenwood Avenue KinderCare]( "Greenwood Avenue KinderCare Photo - Greenwood Avenue KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1520 Greenwood Ave
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-4429
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-4429
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Harbor-UCLA KinderCare![Harbor-UCLA KinderCare Photo - Harbor-UCLA KinderCare]( "Harbor-UCLA KinderCare Photo - Harbor-UCLA KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
975 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 222-4274
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 222-4274
Grades: NS-PK
| 75 students
22410 Palos Verdes Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 540-8973
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 540-8973
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care
Montessori School
18015 Prairie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 214-9141
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 214-9141
Grades: NS-K
| 70 students
Mr. Js Academy
Special Education School
22760 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 106
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 897-0875
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 897-0875
Grades: 2-8
| 14 students
North Torrance Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2806 W 182nd St
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
Grades: K
| 21 students
Pacific Explorer Montessori
Montessori School
22504 Eriel Ave
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 326-8070
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 326-8070
Grades: PK-K
| 21 students
South Bay Christian School![South Bay Christian School Photo]( "South Bay Christian School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4400 Del Amo Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 370-6215
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 370-6215
Grades: NS-8
| 254 students
South Bay High School
Special Education School
4025 W 226th St
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 373-4556
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 373-4556
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
2747 Cabrillo Ave
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-5358
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-5358
Grades: PK-1
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Torrance, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Torrance, CA are Ambassador High School, Nativity School and St. James Continuation School.
How many private schools are located in Torrance, CA?
26 private schools are located in Torrance, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Torrance, CA?
Torrance, CA private schools are approximately 74% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 49%
What percentage of students in Torrance, CA go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Torrance, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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