Best 90266 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,414 students in 90266, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90266, CA are Meadows Avenue Elementary School, Opal Robinson Elementary School and Grand View 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 77% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 46% 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90266, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadows Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1200 Meadows Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8033
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Opal Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
80 Morningside Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Grand View Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
455 24th St.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8022
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
110 South Rowell
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 798-6223
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Pacific Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8044
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Manhattan Beach Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1501 North Redondo Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-4878
Gr: 6-8 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90266, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90266, CA include Meadows Avenue Elementary School, Opal Robinson Elementary School and Grand View 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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