Total enrollment
5,887
-724 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
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 campus).
7-year change in Manhattan Beach
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
58%
was 62%
% Hispanic
14%
was 12%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
13%
was 11%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,887 students, contracted 11% from the 6,611 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 62% to 58%.
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.