Bishop Montgomery High
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Torrance
Torrance, CA
BOverall grade869 students18 students per teacher
Private schools in Torrance, CA
16 private schools in Torrance, CA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
St. Catherine Laboure School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 5 Catholic schools in Torrance
Torrance, CA
A-Overall grade415 students16 students per teacher
St. Catherine Laboure School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Torrance since at least 2011
Torrance, CA
A+Overall grade414 students18 students per teacher
First Lutheran School
Lutheran school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Torrance
Torrance, CA
A+Overall grade299 students11 students per teacher
Nativity School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Torrance since at least 2011
Torrance, CA
A+Overall grade217 students17 students per teacher
St. James Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Torrance
Torrance, CA
A+Overall grade146 students12 students per teacher
Ambassador High School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–12
88% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Torrance, CA
A+Overall grade136 students11 students per teacher
Ambassador High School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–12
87% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Torrance, CA
B+Overall grade126 students13 students per teacher
South Bay Christian School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in California
Torrance, CA
A+Overall grade84 students12 students per teacher
Switzer Learning Center
Special education school · Grades 7–12
The only special education school in Torrance
Torrance, CA
A-Overall grade58 students10 students per teacher
Hickory Tree School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Torrance since at least 2011
Torrance, CA
B+Overall grade39 students10 students per teacher
ABC Playhouse
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–1
Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in California
Torrance, CA
AOverall grade15 students5 students per teacher
The Childrens Place School
Montessori school · Grades 1–6
The only Montessori school in Torrance
Torrance, CA
A-Overall grade10 students5 students per teacher
Bread of Life Church Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
The largest preschool in Torrance
Torrance, CA
A-Overall grade7 students7 students per teacher
The Childrens Place
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 87% of preschools in California
Torrance, CA
A-Overall grade5 students1 students per teacher
Pacific Explorer Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 95% of preschools in California
Torrance, CA
A-Overall grade1 students1 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Torrance, CA
How many private schools are in Torrance, CA?
16 private schools in Torrance, CA, with about 2,841 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Torrance, CA?
The most common are Catholic schools (5), Christian schools (5), Montessori schools (3), independent schools (2).
Are there private high schools in Torrance, CA?
Yes: 4 private schools in Torrance, CA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Torrance, CA offer pre-K?
7 private schools in Torrance, CA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Torrance, CA have?
The average school has 10.4 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Torrance, CA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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