ABC Playhouse
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–1
Torrance, CA
18213 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in California
- Serving families in Torrance since at least 2011
In Torrance, California, ABC Playhouse is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 1st grade. About 15 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of independent elementary schools in California. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–1
- Students
- 15
- Teachers
- 3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 8 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of independent elementary schools in California (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about ABC Playhouse
What grades does ABC Playhouse serve?
ABC Playhouse serves grades Pre-K–1.
How many students attend ABC Playhouse?
About 15 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at ABC Playhouse?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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