Playhouse offers both kindergarten and first grade plus summer camp in a year-round calendar in addition to pre-school and pre-kindergarten.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
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.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
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 gina@playhouseschool.com
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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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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)
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