Hickory Tree School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Torrance, CA
21720 Madrona Ave, Torrance, CA 90503
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Serving families in Torrance since at least 2011
Hickory Tree School is an independent private school in Torrance, California, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 39 students and around 10 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 39
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 19 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 81% 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
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
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 Hickory Tree School
What grades does Hickory Tree School serve?
Hickory Tree School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Hickory Tree School?
About 39 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Hickory Tree School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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