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Hickory Tree School

21720 Madrona Ave
Torrance, CA 90503

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Tel: (310) 533-4830

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Hickory Tree School is a private, non-sectarian school. The preschool and elementary school divisions offer an academically-based program geared specifically for each stage of growth.

Our qualified and experienced teaching staff provides the personal care and support needed to enhance emotional development.

Hickory Tree School has a group of teachers, selected for their education, experience and ability.

In addition to being academically, California-state qualified, our staff has sensitivity and understanding, to provide a comfortable atmosphere for a child's first learning experience.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 122 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

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Student Body

Total Students

122 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 52%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$1020.00 per month

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Hickory Tree School is a private, non-sectarian school. The preschool and elementary school divisions offer an academically-based program geared specifically for each stage of growth. Our qualified and experienced teaching staff provides the personal care and support needed to enhance emotional development. Hickory Tree School has a group of teachers, selected for their education, experience and ability. In addition to being academically, California-state qualified, our staff has sensitivity and understanding, to provide a comfortable atmosphere for a child's first learning experience.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 122 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,232 for elementary schools and $23,921 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).