A Guide to South Bay Schools: Manhattan Beach

Welcome to our new series, A Guide to South Bay Schools.  The month of April is the perfect time to consider a move to the South Bay - especially if you have school-age children - to give yourself time to settle in before the school year begins.  Our public and private schools are some of the best in L.A. County, often recognized and awarded for their excellence.  Below is our guide to public and private schools in Manhattan Beach:

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Manhattan Beach

Home to our founder and many of our associates, Manhattan Beach is known for its superlative public school system.  Attaining national recognition, these schools offer some of the top education platforms in California while maintaining a small-town, community feel, and the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation is instrumental in ensuring the schools have excellent resources.  Public schools include the Manhattan Beach Preschool, five award-winning elementary schools (grades kindergarten through 5^th), the Manhattan Beach Middle School (grades 6^th through 8^th), and Mira Costa High School.

Manhattan Beach Preschool – With age-specific goals, camps and even a yoga program, the Manhattan Beach Preschool offers the youngest students a great start in education.  1431 15^th Street, Manhattan Beach – 310.546.7655

Robinson Elementary – A National Department of Education Blue Ribbon School, Robinson Elementary provides a curriculum that includes art and music programs as well as community involvement.  80 S Morningside Drive, Manhattan Beach – 310.318.5120

Grand View Elementary – Located in the heart of Manhattan Beach’s gaslight district, Grand View Elementary includes programs such as Grades of Green, Growing Great, and a run club.  455 24^th Street, Manhattan Beach - 310.546.8022

Pacific Elementary – Pacific Elementary is an exemplary school offering programs focused on sports, the arts, and student clubs, and is located in the beautiful tree section of Manhattan Beach.  1200 Pacific Avenue, Manhattan Beach – 310.546.8044

Meadows Elementary – Serving just over 400 students, Meadows Elementary employs the renowned MindUP curriculum and enjoys a 94% approval rating from parents.  1200 North Meadows Avenue, Manhattan Beach – 310.546.8033

Pennekamp Elementary – Awarded a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School, Pennekamp Elementary includes wonderful student and parent events throughout the year as well as a myriad of programs in art, music, and science.  110 South Rowell Avenue, Manhattan Beach – 310.798.6223

Manhattan Beach Middle School – Serving students in grades 6^th through 8^th, MBMS provides a challenging curriculum including language, arts, and science programs with the goal of preparing kids for high school.  1501 North Redondo Avenue, Manhattan Beach – 310.545-4878

Mira Costa High School – For grades 9^th through 12^th, Mira Costa offers a rigorous curriculum, top-level athletics, Model UN, and a variety of programs for every student.  1401 Artesia Boulevard, Manhattan Beach – 310.318.7337

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

American Martyrs School – American Martyrs School is a Catholic school serving kids from preschool through 8^th grade.  Providing a faith-based education focused on “faith, service, integrity, and excellence”, AMS offers science, language, arts, music, and competitive sports programs.  1701 Laurel Avenue, Manhattan Beach – 310.545.8559

Montessori School of Manhattan Beach – Educating kids as young as two through 5^th grade, the Montessori school follows a traditional individual learning protocol, and offers art, music, language, science, and summer camp programs.  315 South Peck Avenue, Manhattan Beach – 310.379.9462