Best High Schools in Manhattan Beach, CA

Manhattan Beach, CA has 3 high schools with 4,449 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Manhattan Beach score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Manhattan Beach exceed expectations.

1. Mira Costa High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2497 Students

2. Lawndale High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Centinela Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1921 Students

Best Middle Schools in Manhattan Beach, CA

Manhattan Beach, CA has 3 middle schools with 2,907 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Manhattan Beach score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Manhattan Beach N/A.

1. Manhattan Beach Middle

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SchoolGrade

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Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1197 Students

2. Richard Henry Dana Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Wiseburn Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students

3. Jane Addams Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lawndale Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Manhattan Beach, CA

Manhattan Beach, CA has 11 elementary schools with 3,862 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Manhattan Beach score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Manhattan Beach underperform expectations.

1. Billy Mitchell Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lawndale Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students

2. Opal Robinson Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 283 Students

3. Pacific Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students

4. Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students

5. Grand View Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students

6. Meadows Avenue Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students

7. American Martyrs School

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

American Martyrs School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 676 Students

8. Journey Of Faith Christian School

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Journey Of Faith Christian School • Private • Grades KG • 29 Students

9. Del Sol Preschool-kindergarten:a Reggio-inspired C

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Del Sol Preschool-kindergarten:a Reggio-inspired C • Private • Grades KG • 4 Students

10. Manhattan Academy

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Manhattan Academy • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 103 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Manhattan Beach, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Manhattan Beach, CA has a total population of 36,393 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 78% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Manhattan Beach, CA

11,218

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

78%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Manhattan Beach, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

32.60 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

28.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manhattan Beach, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Manhattan Beach, CA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,228 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Manhattan Beach, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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