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Playhouse School
Elementary School
18213 Prairie Avenue, Torrance, CA 90504
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Playhouse School
Elementary School in Torrance · grades Kindergarten – 1st. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Playhouse School
Playhouse School is a private elementary school in Torrance, CA. Playhouse School serves approximately 17 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-1st, and has a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 17 students, Playhouse School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.7:1 students to teachers, Playhouse School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Playhouse School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Playhouse School compares to 20 public schools serving similar grades in Torrance, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Playhouse School (this school) | — |
| Edison Elementary | 7.3 |
| Yukon Elementary | 6.7 |
| Evelyn Carr Elementary | 5.6 |
| Arlington Elementary | 8.2 |
| Lincoln Elementary | 8.6 |
| Victor Elementary | 5.4 |
| Towers Elementary | 8.5 |
| Fern Elementary | 7.4 |
| Anza Elementary | 8.5 |
| Joseph Arnold Elementary | 7.4 |
| Torrance Elementary | 5.5 |
| Hickory Elementary | 7.8 |
| Seaside Elementary | 8.2 |
| Halldale Elementary | 7.5 |
| Van Deene Avenue Elementary | 7.9 |
| Howard Wood Elementary | 8.0 |
| Meyler Street Elementary | 8.2 |
| John Adams Elementary | 7.2 |
| Riviera Elementary | 7.8 |
| Walteria Elementary | 8.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 17 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Address
- 18213 Prairie Avenue, Torrance, CA 90504
- Phone
- (310) 371-1231
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
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Location
18213 Prairie Avenue, Torrance, CA 90504
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Playhouse School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. William Anderson Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Lawndale). Another option is Washington Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Redondo Beach). Additionally, Mark Twain Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Lawndale). For more schools in Torrance, see our Torrance schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Philip Magruder Middle Torrance | 0.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Edison Elementary Torrance | 0.2 mi | 7.3 |
| North High Torrance | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Yukon Elementary Torrance | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| ST CATHERINE LABOURE SCHOOL Torrance | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| St. Catherine Laboure Elementary Torrance | 0.9 mi | — |
| Evelyn Carr Elementary Torrance | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| William Green Elementary Lawndale | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Redondo Beach Virtual Learning Redondo Beach | 1.0 mi | — |
| Adams Middle Redondo Beach | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Environmental Charter High - Lawndale Lawndale | 1.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Washington Elementary Redondo Beach | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| SOUTH BAY JUNIOR ACADEMY Torrance | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Casimir Middle Torrance | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Bert M. Lynn Middle Torrance | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| William Anderson Elementary Lawndale | 1.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Will Rogers Middle Lawndale | 1.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Madison Elementary Redondo Beach | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Mark Twain Elementary Lawndale | 1.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Academy of the Arts Redondo Beach | 1.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90504 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,474
Median Home Value
$897,100
Median Rent
$2,225/mo
Population
33,321
College Educated
45.3%
Homeownership
60.1%
Avg Commute
26.2 min
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Median Age
42
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Playhouse School
What grades does Playhouse School serve?
Playhouse School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Playhouse School?
Playhouse School has an enrollment of approximately 17 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Playhouse School?
The student-teacher ratio at Playhouse School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Playhouse School a private school?
Yes, Playhouse School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 17
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 371-1231
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