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Elementary Schools in Manhattan Beach, California

5 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.

How Manhattan Beach schools compare

Manhattan Beach's 5 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 78.1 — 32.5 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 75.6 to 80.5, a 5.0-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary with a composite of 80.5 and 71.2% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Manhattan Beach schools average 62.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Manhattan Beach averages 3.1%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
78.1
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
5.0
75.6 – 80.5
Avg Exceeded %
62.9%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
5
With composite scores
# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified
Los Angeles 80.5 71.2% 90.2% 2.5% 0.0%
2 Opal Robinson Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified
Los Angeles 80.1 67.0% 89.0% 3.5% 0.6%
3 Pacific Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified
Los Angeles 77.9 61.3% 83.4% 1.9% 0.4%
4 Grand View Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified
Los Angeles 76.3 53.1% 83.0% 4.2% 0.3%
5 Meadows Avenue Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified
Los Angeles 75.6 61.9% 87.0% 3.3% 1.4%