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#532 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 17% of private schools
Manhattan Academy
Elementary School
1740 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
About Manhattan Academy
Manhattan Academy is an private elementary school in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. The school serves approximately 75 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 83.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 5 public schools in Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Academy rates higher overall (8.8 vs 7.1 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Manhattan Academy compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Manhattan Beach, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Manhattan Academy (this school) | 8.8 |
| Meadows Avenue Elementary | 7.9 |
| Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary | 6.1 |
| Pacific Elementary | 7.8 |
| Opal Robinson Elementary | 6.4 |
| Grand View Elementary | 7.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
What This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
1740 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MANHATTAN ACADEMY Manhattan Beach | 0.0 mi | 8.8 |
| DEL SOL PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN:A REGGIO-INSPIRED C Manhattan Beach | 0.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Magic Rainbow Pre School Manhattan Bch | 0.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Manhattan Beach Middle Manhattan Beach | 0.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Beach Cities Learning, Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| BEACH CITIES LEARNING CENTER Manhattan Beach | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Meadows Avenue Elementary Manhattan Beach | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Lincoln Elementary Redondo Beach | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Creative Kids Manhattan Beach | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Mira Costa High Manhattan Beach | 1.0 mi | 4.4 |
| Aegean Academy Redondo Beach | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| FUSION ACADEMY MANHATTAN BEACH El Segundo | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| R. K. Lloyde High Lawndale | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Centinela Valley Independent Study Lawndale | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| VISTAMAR SCHOOL El Segundo | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Vistamar School El Segundo | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| JOURNEY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Manhattan Beach | 1.1 mi | 8.8 |
| ACADEMY OF THE ARTS Redondo Beach | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Academy of the Arts Redondo Beach | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| American River Collegiate Academy Rocklin, CA | 8.8 |
| Athena Academy Palo Alto, CA | 8.8 |
| CORNERSTONE LEARNING FOUNDATION Palo Alto, CA | 8.8 |
| KINDERCOURT ACADEMY San Carlos, CA | 8.8 |
| MANHATTAN ACADEMY Manhattan Beach, CA | 8.8 |
| PV Peninsula Montessori School Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Manhattan Academy
What grades does Manhattan Academy serve?
Manhattan Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Manhattan Academy?
Manhattan Academy has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Academy is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Manhattan Academy rank in CA?
Manhattan Academy is ranked #532 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Manhattan Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Manhattan Academy has a composite rating of 8.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Manhattan Academy a private school?
Yes, Manhattan Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (310) 374-1804
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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