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#420 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 23% of private schools

Manhattan Academy

Elementary School · Manhattan Beach, CA

A private elementary school in Manhattan Beach, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

Private

1740 MANHATTAN BEACH BLVD, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index62%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment103
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Manhattan Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 80Very Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,692/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manhattan Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$193,904

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$3,492/mo

College educated

79%

Homeownership

66.1%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90266; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White44.7%
Two or More41.7%
Black5.8%
Asian4.9%
Hispanic2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Manhattan AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–50.0 mi75Compare →
Del Sol Preschool-kindergarten:a Reggio-inspired CPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.1 mi4Compare →
Magic Rainbow Pre SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.1 mi9Compare →
Meadows Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0K–50.6 mi419Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Manhattan Academy is listed in Manhattan Beach, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Manhattan Academy

Manhattan Academy is a private elementary school in Manhattan Beach, CA, serving approximately 103 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #420 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

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 103 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Academy is 11.4:1. 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 ranks #420 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Manhattan Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Manhattan Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Manhattan Academy a private school?

Yes, Manhattan Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Manhattan Academy a religious school?

No, Manhattan Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
103
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Area population (ZIP 90266)
34,584
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
43.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90266; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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