For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,342 students in 90266, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90266, CA are Opal Robinson Elementary School, Meadows Avenue Elementary School and Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90266 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90266, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90266, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Opal Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
80 Morningside Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Meadows Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1200 Meadows Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8033
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8033
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 South Rowell
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 798-6223
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 798-6223
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Pacific Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8044
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8044
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #55.
Grand View Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
455 24th St.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8022
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8022
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
Manhattan Beach Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 North Redondo Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-4878
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-4878
Grades: 6-8
| 1,123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90266, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90266, CA include Opal Robinson Elementary School, Meadows Avenue Elementary School and Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90266?
6 public elementary schools are located in 90266.
What is the racial composition of students in 90266?
90266 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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