Playhouse offers both kindergarten and first grade plus summer camp in a year-round calendar in addition to pre-school and pre-kindergarten.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Playhouse School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
Offering full school days for pre-school through Grade 1.
- Call for information or enrollment: 310/371-1231 or e-mail [email protected]
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Playhouse School often compared to?
Playhouse School is often viewed alongside schools like North Torrance Preschool by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Playhouse School?
The application deadline for Playhouse School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Playhouse School located?
Playhouse School is located in the Northwest Torrance neighborhood of Torrance, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Northwest Torrance.
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People that viewed Playhouse School also viewed these schools: Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care, North Torrance Preschool and Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles.
The nearest high school to Playhouse School is Switzer Learning Center (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Bay Christian School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care (0.2 miles away)
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Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care
Montessori School
18015 Prairie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 214-9141
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 214-9141
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1
North Torrance Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2806 W 182nd St
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
1.2 miles
Gr: K | 21 students
3261 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
11.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 734 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
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Miles
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3261 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
11.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 734 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
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3261 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
11.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 734 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care
Montessori School
18015 Prairie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 214-9141
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 214-9141
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1
North Torrance Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2806 W 182nd St
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
1.2 miles
Gr: K | 21 students
3261 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
11.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 734 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care
Montessori School
18015 Prairie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 214-9141
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 214-9141
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1
Crenshaw Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
18909 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-8739
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-8739
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
North Torrance Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2806 W 182nd St
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
1.2 miles
Gr: 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
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of The Arts
(Jewish)
2108 Vail Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 214-4999
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 214-4999
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 77 students
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Switzer Learning Center ![Switzer Learning Center Photo - Core Values]( "Switzer Learning Center Photo - Core Values")
Special Education School
2201 Amapola Court
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
1.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gardena Academy
Montessori School
16219 S Western Avenue
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-4850
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-4850
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 19 students
1473 West 182nd Street
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-6863
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-6863
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Montgomery High School
(Catholic)
5430 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 540-2021
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 540-2021
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,105 students Tuition listed
2370 W Carson St Ste 100
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
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Location
Miles
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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
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of The Arts
(Jewish)
2108 Vail Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 214-4999
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 214-4999
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 77 students
3846 Redondo Beach Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 324-8732
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 324-8732
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Tuition listed
Valor Christian Academy ![Valor Christian Academy Photo - Our mission at Valor Christian Academy is to provide each student with an uncompromising Christian education devoted to academic excellence in a family-friendly, safe, and nurturing environment.]( "Valor Christian Academy Photo - Our mission at Valor Christian Academy is to provide each student with an uncompromising Christian education devoted to academic excellence in a family-friendly, safe, and nurturing environment.")
(Christian)
525 Earle Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-5181
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-5181
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 303 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. James Elementary School
(Catholic)
4625 Garnet Street
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 371-0416
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 371-0416
1.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 34 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care
Montessori School
18015 Prairie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 214-9141
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 214-9141
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1
Crenshaw Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
18909 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-8739
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-8739
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
North Torrance Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2806 W 182nd St
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
1.2 miles
Gr: 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
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3846 Redondo Beach Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 324-8732
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 324-8732
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Edison Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Philip Magruder Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 West 185th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
North High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3620 West 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Yukon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17815 Yukon Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59%)
1401 Inglewood Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 379-5449
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 379-5449
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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