For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 543 students in the neighborhood of Madrona, Torrance, CA.
The top-ranked private school in Madrona is First Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private schools in Madrona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Top-Ranked Madrona 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2900 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-9920
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-9920
Gr: K-8 | 493 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
1215 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
1520 Greenwood Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-4429
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-4429
Gr: NS-PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Madrona, Torrance, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Madrona, Torrance, CA is First Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Madrona, Torrance?
3 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Madrona, Torrance.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Madrona, Torrance?
33% of private schools in the neighborhood of Madrona, Torrance are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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