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Nativity School

2371 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90501

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Tel: (310) 328-5387

www.nativitybruins.org

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Nativity School in Torrance, CA serves co–ed students from kindergarten through 8th grade with an enrollment of 283 in a midsize city setting.

Founded in 1948, this California K–8 private school has a Catholic religious affiliation and operates within the Old Torrance neighborhood.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 24:1 with 12 teachers, 78% of whom hold advanced degrees.

Annual tuition is $4,200, placing Nativity School among the more affordable private schools in the Los Angeles area.

Nativity School offers summer school programs and has a diverse student body with nearly 88% of students representing students of color.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 283 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,200
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Nativity School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1948

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

283 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

88%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

78%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,200

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Tuition Notes

Tuition reduction plan in effect for active members of Nativity Parish.

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballFootball

SoftballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Academic DecathlonJunior Choir

Photography ClubSchool Newspaper

Senior ChoirStudent Council

Yearbook

School Notes

Nativity employs a teacher's aide in each primary classroom (Kindergarten through Third Grade) and a junior high aide. A full-time technology coordinator supervises the school's two computer labs.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Nativity School cost?

Nativity School's tuition is approximately $4,200 for private students.

What sports does Nativity School offer?

Nativity School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Nativity School's ranking?

Nativity School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Nativity School?

The application deadline for Nativity School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Nativity School located?

Nativity School is located in the Old Torrance neighborhood of Torrance, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Old Torrance.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 283 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,200
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 $18,193 for elementary schools and $23,825 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).