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Manhattan Beach · 90266

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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The schools in 90266 are the same schools listed on the Manhattan Beach page.

Aurelia Pennekamp ElementaryOpal Robinson ElementaryMira Costa HighPacific ElementaryMeadows Avenue ElementaryGrand View ElementaryManhattan Beach Middle90266N ↑
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Census ZIP approximation (ZCTA)

90266 at a glance

90266 (Manhattan Beach) has 7 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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5 comparable schools · average 81.8/100 · range 76.2–86.5

Middle schools

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1 comparable schools · average 71.8/100 · range 71.8–71.8

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1 comparable schools · average 83.5/100 · range 83.5–83.5

Explore ZIP codes near 90266

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
90278Redondo Beach61.7 mi
90260Lawndale122.5 mi
90245El Segundo72.5 mi
90250Hawthorne173.2 mi
90277Redondo Beach53.3 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

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Schools in 90266

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Elementary schools in 90266 · 5 schools

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Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling
71.2%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 87/100
Opal Robinson Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling
67.0%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 86/100
Pacific Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling
61.1%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 82/100
Meadows Avenue Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling
61.8%98th percentile · StrongScope Score 78/100
Grand View Elementary
Manhattan Beach Unified High Ceiling
53.1%97th percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100

Middle schools in 90266 · 1 schools

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Manhattan Beach Middle
Manhattan Beach Unified Building Momentum
48.3%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 72/100

High schools in 90266 · 1 schools

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Mira Costa High
Manhattan Beach Unified Strong All-Around
42.7%97th percentile · StrongScope Score 83/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 90266?
This SchoolScope directory lists 7 public schools in 90266 (Manhattan Beach) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 90266?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary (87/100). Middle: Manhattan Beach Middle (72/100). High: Mira Costa High (83/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 90266 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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