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Best Schools in Manhattan Beach, CA
Manhattan Beach, CA has 21 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 14,434 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Manhattan Beach greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Manhattan Beach, CA
The top high schools in Manhattan Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. El Segundo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Segundo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1312 Students
2. Mira Costa High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2497 Students
3. Lawndale High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centinela Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1921 Students
Best Middle Schools in Manhattan Beach, CA
The top middle schools in Manhattan Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manhattan Beach Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1197 Students
2. Hermosa Valley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hermosa Beach City Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 608 Students
3. El Segundo Middle
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Projected Test Scores
El Segundo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
4. Richard Henry Dana Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wiseburn Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
5. Jane Addams Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lawndale Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Manhattan Beach, CA
The top elementary schools in Manhattan Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
2. Opal Robinson Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 283 Students
3. Meadows Avenue Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students
4. Pacific Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
5. Grand View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
6. 138th Street
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wiseburn Unified • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 434 Students
7. Billy Mitchell Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lawndale Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students
8. American Martyrs School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
American Martyrs School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 676 Students
9. Journey Of Faith Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
Journey Of Faith Christian School • Private • Grades KG • 29 Students
10. Del Sol Preschool-kindergarten:a Reggio-inspired C
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Projected Test Scores
Del Sol Preschool-kindergarten:a Reggio-inspired C • Private • Grades KG • 4 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
32.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Manhattan Beach, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Manhattan Beach, CA
How many schools are in Manhattan Beach, CA?
Manhattan Beach, CA has 21 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 14,434 students in total.
How do schools in Manhattan Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Manhattan Beach score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Manhattan Beach greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Manhattan Beach?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Manhattan Beach
7 of 7 schools in Manhattan Beach carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 7
All 7 public schools we grade in Manhattan Beach. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (5)
- Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
- Grand View Elementary
- Meadows Avenue Elementary
- Opal Robinson Elementary
- Pacific Elementary
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.