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Elementary Schools in Manhattan Beach, California

Above Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 83.5/100

Manhattan Beach, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 83.5/100 — 39.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Opal Robinson Elementary at 90/100, where 67.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Manhattan Beach schools average 57.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 7 schools, 5 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.2% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
83.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.5
75.6 – 90.1
Avg Exceeded %
57.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
6.2%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How Manhattan Beach schools compare

Manhattan Beach's 7 ranked elementary schools average 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.

The top-ranked school is Opal Robinson Elementary with a Scope Score of 90 and 67.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Manhattan Beach schools average 57.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Manhattan Beach averages 6.2%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Manhattan Beach

5 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Manhattan Beach ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Opal Robinson Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling
90Los Angeles67.0%88.9%4.9%0.7%
2Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling
90Los Angeles71.2%90.3%3.5%0.1%
3Pacific Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling
85Los Angeles61.1%83.3%2.8%0.5%
4Mira Costa High
Manhattan Beach Unified Strong All-Around
83Los Angeles42.7%71.6%15.2%1.4%
5Meadows Avenue Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling
81Los Angeles61.8%86.9%4.4%1.4%
6Grand View Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling
80Los Angeles53.1%83.0%5.0%0.4%
7Manhattan Beach Middle
Manhattan Beach Unified Strong All-Around
76Los Angeles48.3%77.3%8.0%2.1%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Manhattan Beach

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

American Martyrs School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 676 students
17:1Private
Manhattan Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 103 students
11:1Private
Beach Cities Learning Center
Nonsectarian · Grades 6-12 · 31 students
10:1Private
Journey of Faith Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-TK · 29 students
10:1Private
Del Sol Preschool-Kindergarten:a Reggio-Inspired C
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 4 students
2:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Manhattan Beach

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Manhattan Beach good?
Manhattan Beach's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 83.5/100, which is 39.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 57.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Manhattan Beach?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Manhattan Beach is Opal Robinson Elementary with a Scope Score of 90/100 and 67.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Manhattan Beach schools compare to the state average?
Manhattan Beach elementary schools average a Scope Score of 83.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (39.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 57.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 75.6 to 90.1, a 14.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Manhattan Beach?
Manhattan Beach has 7 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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