St. James Catholic School
Nestled in the heart of Torrance and just minutes from the beach, St. James Catholic School offers a vibrant and welcoming community where students thrive academically and socially.
Key Info
Prime Location in Vibrant Torrance
Just minutes from the beach and a short drive from LAX and Downtown LA, St. James is perfectly situated in one of Southern California’s most desirable regions. Surrounded by family-friendly parks, restaurants and shops, our campus offers a safe, connected, and active community for students and their families.
Enrichment Activities
From K through 8th grade, students benefit from a dynamic curriculum that includes Spanish, art, music and physical education. Weekly music classes, art workshops with Hands-On Art docents, engaging PE sessions and immersive Spanish instruction help students grow creatively and confidently—inside and outside the classroom.
Technology-Focused Learning
With bi-weekly computer lab instruction and in-class MacBooks for 8th graders, students at St. James build essential digital literacy skills early. Our technology curriculum includes typing, programming basics, Microsoft Office and creative tools like graphic design—ensuring students have a strong foundation to build upon in high school, college and beyond.
Study in Torrance, California
St. James Catholic School is located in Torrance, California, an affluent beachside community just 21 miles (33 km) from Los Angeles.
1918
Year Founded
161
Total Enrollment
K-8
Grades Offered
18:1
Student - Teacher Ratio
7
Extracurricular Activities
7
Athletic Teams
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