Top 5 Best 90266 California Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,823 students in 90266, CA (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,614 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 90266, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90266, CA are Opal Robinson Elementary School, Meadows Avenue Elementary School and Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90266 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90266, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90266, CA Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Opal Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
80 Morningside Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Meadows Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1200 Meadows Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8033
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
110 S. Rowell
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 798-6223
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Pacific Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8044
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
Grand View Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
455 24th St.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8022
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
Manhattan Beach Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1501 N. Redondo Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-4878
Grades: 6-8
| 1,249 students
Rank: #77.
Mira Costa High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1401 Artesia Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-7337
Grades: 9-12
| 2,448 students
Rank: n/an/a
1431 15th St.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-7655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 90266, CA?
How many public schools are located in 90266, CA?
8 public schools are located in 90266, CA.
What percentage of students in 90266, CA go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 90266, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90266, CA?
90266, CA public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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