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#91 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 3% of private schools
Manzanita School and Institute
High School
1717 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga, CA 90290
About Manzanita School and Institute
Manzanita School and Institute is a private high school in Topanga, CA 90290. The school serves approximately 127 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5/10, placing it in the 97.2th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.7/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 1 public schools in Topanga, Manzanita School and Institute rates lower overall (5.5 vs 8.0 average).
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BetaHow Manzanita School and Institute compares to the 1 public school in Topanga, CA
All Schools in Topanga
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Manzanita School and Institute (this school) | 5.5 |
| Topanga Elementary Charter | 8.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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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
1717 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga, CA 90290
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MANZANITA SCHOOL AND INSTITUTE Topanga | 0.0 mi | 5.5 |
| VIEWPOINT SCHOOL Calabasas | 1.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Viewpoint School Calabasas | 1.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Calabasas High Calabasas | 1.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Chaparral Elementary Calabasas | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Bay Laurel Elementary Calabasas | 2.2 mi | 5.4 |
| MONTESSORI OF CALABASAS Calabasas | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Topanga Elementary Charter Topanga | 2.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Alice C. Stelle Middle Calabasas | 2.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Louisville High School Woodland Hills | 2.9 mi | 6.1 |
| LOUISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Woodland Hills | 2.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Calabash Charter Academy Woodland Hills | 3.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Round Meadow Elementary Calabasas | 3.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies Woodland Hills | 3.5 mi | 5.9 |
| MESIVTA OF GREATER LOS ANGELES Calabasas | 3.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles Calabasas | 3.4 mi | 7.3 |
| El Camino Real Charter High Woodland Hills | 4.0 mi | 4.9 |
| CHILDS WORLD SCHOOL-WOODLAND HILLS Woodland Hills | 4.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Child's World School Woodland Hills | 4.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Rockland Academy Woodland Hills | 4.1 mi | 6.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Manzanita School and Institute
What grades does Manzanita School and Institute serve?
Manzanita School and Institute serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Manzanita School and Institute?
Manzanita School and Institute has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzanita School and Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Manzanita School and Institute is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Manzanita School and Institute rank in CA?
Manzanita School and Institute is ranked #91 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Manzanita School and Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Manzanita School and Institute has a composite rating of 5.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Manzanita School and Institute a private school?
Yes, Manzanita School and Institute 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (310) 455-9700
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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