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Manhattan Beach Unified School District | A Complete Guide

Blogs Marina Accardo April 24, 2023

The Manhattan Beach School District is a public school district located in Manhattan Beach, California, United States. The district serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade in five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
 
The two elementary schools in the district are Pennekamp Elementary School and Grand View Elementary School. Manhattan Beach Middle School serves students in grades six through eight, while Mira Costa High School serves students in grades nine through twelve.
 
The district is known for its high academic standards and achievements, with many of its students going on to attend top universities in the United States. In addition to academic excellence, the district also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music, and the arts.
 
Here is a comprehensive list of the schools in Manhattan Beach Unified School District: 
 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (KINDERGARTEN-5th GRADE)

1. Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School

  • #168 in Best Public Elementary Schools in California
  • 439 Students in Grades Kindergarten to Fifth Grade
  • 23 to 1 Student-Teacher Ratio

2. Grand View Elementary School

  • #265 in Best Public Elementary Schools in California
  • 530 Students in Grades Kindergarten to Fifth Grade
  • 22 to 1 Student-Teacher Ratio

3. Robinson Elementary School

  • #194 in Best Public Elementary Schools in California
  • 307 Students in Grades Kindergarten to Fifth Grade
  • 24 to 1 Student-Teacher Ratio

4. Pacific Elementary School

  • #221 in Best Public Elementary Schools in California
  • 538 Students in Grades Kindergarten to Fifth Grade
  • 22 to 1 Student-Teacher Ratio

5. Meadows Avenue Elementary School

  • #289 in Best Public Elementary Schools in California
  • 390 Students in Grades Kindergarten to Fifth Grade
  • 23 to 1 Student-Teacher Ratio
 

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8)

1. Manhattan Beach Middle School

  • #100 in Best Public Middle Schools in California
  • 1,328 Students in Grades 6-8
  • 24 to 1 Student-Teacher Ratio
 

HIGHSCHOOL (Grades 9-12)

1. Mira Costa High School

  • #407 in Best Public Highschools in America
  • 2,463 Students in Grades 9-12
  • 25 to 1 Student-Teacher Ratio

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