Very Good
#420 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 23% of private schools
Manhattan Academy
Elementary School
1740 MANHATTAN BEACH BLVD, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#420 of 1,787
In Manhattan Beach
#1 of 3
public schools
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Manhattan Academy
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About Manhattan Academy
Manhattan Academy is a private elementary school in Manhattan Beach, CA. Manhattan Academy serves approximately 103 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Manhattan Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #420 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 103 students, Manhattan Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Manhattan Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Manhattan Academy compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Manhattan Beach, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Manhattan Academy (this school) | 7.1 |
| Meadows Avenue Elementary | 8.0 |
| Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary | 8.9 |
| Pacific Elementary | 8.7 |
| Opal Robinson Elementary | 8.0 |
| Grand View Elementary | 8.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1740 MANHATTAN BEACH BLVD, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Manhattan Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Meadows Avenue Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Lincoln Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Redondo Beach), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Manhattan Beach, see our Manhattan Beach schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Academy Manhattan Beach | 0.0 mi | — |
| DEL SOL PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN:A REGGIO-INSPIRED C Manhattan Beach | 0.1 mi | — |
| Magic Rainbow Pre School Manhattan Bch | 0.1 mi | — |
| Manhattan Beach Middle Manhattan Beach | 0.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Beach Cities Learning, Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach | 0.4 mi | — |
| BEACH CITIES LEARNING CENTER Manhattan Beach | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Meadows Avenue Elementary Manhattan Beach | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach | 0.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Lincoln Elementary Redondo Beach | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Mira Costa High Manhattan Beach | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Creative Kids Manhattan Beach | 0.9 mi | — |
| Aegean Academy Redondo Beach | 1.0 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY MANHATTAN BEACH El Segundo | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| R. K. Lloyde High Lawndale | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Centinela Valley Independent Study Lawndale | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| ACADEMY OF THE ARTS Redondo Beach | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Academy of the Arts Redondo Beach | 1.1 mi | — |
| JOURNEY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Manhattan Beach | 1.1 mi | — |
| VISTAMAR SCHOOL El Segundo | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Vistamar School El Segundo | 1.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90266 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$193,904
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,492/mo
Population
34,584
College Educated
79%
Homeownership
66.1%
Avg Commute
28.9 min
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Median Age
43.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| AL-HUDA ISLAMIC SCHOOL Hawthorne, CA | 7.1 |
| CARDEN ACADEMY OF WHITTIER Whittier, CA | 7.1 |
| CRESTMONT SCHOOL Richmond, CA | 7.1 |
| Lafayette Park Primary Center Los Angeles, CA | 7.1 |
| Mariposa-Nabi Primary Center Los Angeles, CA | 7.1 |
| NEW HARVEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Oxnard, CA | 7.1 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
- Phone
- (310) 374-1804
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