Schools in 90266 — Manhattan Beach, California
90266 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 83.5 — 39.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 75.6 to 90.1, a 14.5-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90266 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Opal Robinson Elementary with a Scope Score of 90 and 67.0% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 57.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 90266 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +5.4 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 90266 averages 6.2%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 90266 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90266
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All schools in 90266
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opal Robinson Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling | 90 | Los Angeles | 67.0% | 88.9% | 4.9% | 0.7% |
| 2 | Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling | 90 | Los Angeles | 71.2% | 90.3% | 3.5% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Pacific Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling | 85 | Los Angeles | 61.1% | 83.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| 4 | Mira Costa High Manhattan Beach Unified Strong All-Around | 83 | Los Angeles | 42.7% | 71.6% | 15.2% | 1.4% |
| 5 | Meadows Avenue Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling | 81 | Los Angeles | 61.8% | 86.9% | 4.4% | 1.4% |
| 6 | Grand View Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling | 80 | Los Angeles | 53.1% | 83.0% | 5.0% | 0.4% |
| 7 | Manhattan Beach Middle Manhattan Beach Unified Strong All-Around | 76 | Los Angeles | 48.3% | 77.3% | 8.0% | 2.1% |
Schools in 90266 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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