Total enrollment
5,887
-108 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
8 schools in Manhattan Beach
California · Public K-12
Manhattan Beach hosts 8 public K-12 schools inside California, collectively enrolling about 5,887 students (around 736 per school).
4-year change in Manhattan Beach
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
34,210
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
5,887
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
8
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 469 |
| Grand View Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 550 |
| Manhattan Beach Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 1,175 |
| Manhattan Beach Preschool | Elementary | M-M | · |
| Meadows Avenue Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 407 |
| Mira Costa High | High | 09-12 | 2,473 |
| Opal Robinson Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 303 |
| Pacific Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 510 |
About Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach, California is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 5,887 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.
On the school-mix side, the city spans 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Manhattan Beach is around 736 students, 27% noticeably above the California average of about 578.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,887 students, remained close to its prior level from the 5,995 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Manhattan Beach discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.