Schools in 90266 — Manhattan Beach, California: 90266 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
90266 has 7 ranked schools in Manhattan Beach, averaging a Scope Score of 80.6/100 — 39.7 points above the state average of 41.0 (a state average weighted to 90266's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 71.8 to 86.5, a 14.7-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90266 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary with a Scope Score of 87 and 71.2% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 57.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.6%, itself weighted to 90266's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 90266's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +84 scale-score points across 5 schools in 90266 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90266 averages 6.2%, below the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 90266's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90266 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90266 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90266 | Manhattan Beach | — | 7 | 80.6/100 | — |
| 90278 | Redondo Beach | 1.7 | 6 | 63.8/100 | -16.8 |
| 90260 | Lawndale | 2.5 | 12 | 42.7/100 | -38.0 |
| 90245 | El Segundo | 2.5 | 7 | 63.4/100 | -17.2 |
| 90250 | Hawthorne | 3.2 | 17 | 39.8/100 | -40.8 |
| 90277 | Redondo Beach | 3.3 | 5 | 66.8/100 | -13.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90266
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All schools in 90266
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling | 71.2% | Strong 87/100 |
| 2 | Opal Robinson Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling | 67.0% | Strong 86/100 |
| 3 | Pacific Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling | 61.1% | Strong 82/100 |
| 4 | Meadows Avenue Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling | 61.8% | Strong 78/100 |
| 5 | Grand View Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling | 53.1% | Strong 76/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manhattan Beach Middle Manhattan Beach Unified Building Momentum | 48.3% | Strong 72/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mira Costa High Manhattan Beach Unified Strong All-Around | 42.7% | Strong 83/100 |
Schools in 90266 on the map
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.
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