Total enrollment
34
-9 (-21%) vs SY 2020-21
Manchester's public-school directory totals 1 school, with student enrollment near 34 (1 elementary).
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Elementary | Elementary | KG-08 | 34 |
Public education in Manchester, California runs across 1 schools that enrolls roughly 34 students. By footprint, Manchester sits in the rural-scale bracket.
Schools in Manchester average about 34 students each, 94% below the California norm.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 21%: 43 students in SY 2020-21 versus 34 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Manchester discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.