For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,995 students in Manhattan Beach, CA (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,614 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Manhattan Beach, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Manhattan Beach, CA are Mira Costa High School, Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School and Grand View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manhattan Beach, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Manhattan Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Manhattan Beach, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mira Costa High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 Artesia Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-7337
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-7337
Grades: 9-12
| 2,463 students
Rank: n/an/a
110 S. Rowell
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 798-6223
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 798-6223
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
455 24th St.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8022
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8022
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 N. Redondo Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-4878
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-4878
Grades: 6-8
| 1,328 students
Rank: n/an/a
1431 15th St.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-7655
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-7655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Meadows Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8033
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8033
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
80 Morningside Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Pacific Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8044
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8044
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Manhattan Beach, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Manhattan Beach, CA include Mira Costa High School, Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School and Grand View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Manhattan Beach, CA?
8 public schools are located in Manhattan Beach, CA.
What percentage of students in Manhattan Beach, CA go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Manhattan Beach, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manhattan Beach, CA?
Manhattan Beach, CA public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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