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Elementary Schools in Manhattan Beach, California: Manhattan Beach schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 85.2/100

Manhattan Beach, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 85.2/100 — 41.4 points above the 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 62.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 5 schools, 5 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 4.1% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
85.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
10.6
79.5 – 90.1
Avg Exceeded %
62.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
4.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary5Strong
85.2/100
62.8%+41.4
High1Strong
83.4/100
42.7%+36.0
Middle1Strong
75.6/100
48.3%+35.1

How Manhattan Beach schools compare

Manhattan Beach has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 85.2/100 — 41.4 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

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

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Manhattan Beach schools average 62.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in Manhattan Beach averages 4.1% — below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Manhattan Beach

5 High Ceiling

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Manhattan Beach

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Opal Robinson Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling
67.0%Strong
90/100
2Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling
71.2%Strong
90/100
3Pacific Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling
61.1%Strong
85/100
4Mira Costa High
Manhattan Beach Unified Strong All-Around
42.7%Strong
83/100
5Meadows Avenue Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling
61.8%Strong
81/100
6Grand View Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling
53.1%Strong
80/100
7Manhattan Beach Middle
Manhattan Beach Unified Strong All-Around
48.3%Strong
76/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Manhattan Beach good?
Manhattan Beach's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 85.2/100, which is 41.4 points above the state average. 62.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). 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 85.2/100 — 41.4 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 62.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 4.1% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in Manhattan Beach?
Manhattan Beach has 5 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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