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Manhattan Beach Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,416 students in Manhattan Beach, CA, 19% of all K-12 students in Manhattan Beach, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
44% of private schools in Manhattan Beach, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Manhattan Beach Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of American Martyrs School
American Martyrs School
Gr: K-8 | 684 students
Catholic
1701 Laurel Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-8559
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Map of Journey Of Faith Christian School
Journey Of Faith Christian School
Gr: K | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1243 Artesia Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 374-0583
(2)
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Map of Beach Cities Learning Center
Beach Cities Learning Center
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
1431 15th St
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-4109
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Map of Der Kinder Garden
Der Kinder Garden
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool
1843 10th St
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-3838
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Map of First Lutheran Circle Of Love
First Lutheran Circle Of Love
Gr: PK-K | 263 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1100 N Poinsettia Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-5653
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Map of Magic Rainbow Pre School
Magic Rainbow Pre School
Gr: K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
1159 N Aviation Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 376-7556
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Map of Manhattan Academy
Manhattan Academy
Gr: K-5 | 106 students
1740 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 374-1804
(1)
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Montessori School Of Manhattan Beachh
Gr: PK-K | 155 students
Montessori School
2617 Bell Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-8104
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Trinity Lutheran Ch Preschool
Gr: NS-1 | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1340 11th St
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 379-7413
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Manhattan Beach, California Private Schools (Closed)

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Del Sol Preschool-kindergarten:a Reggio-inspired C
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
1700 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 376-1223
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Manhattan Beach, CA Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,416
Students
20
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
23:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Manhattan Beach)
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,416 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
25%
52%
0.64
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
85 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%
# Hispanic Students
118 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%
# Black Students
16 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
593 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
42%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
593 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
42%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
62 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Manhattan Beach, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Manhattan Beach, CA include Journey Of Faith Christian School and American Martyrs School.
How many private schools are located in Manhattan Beach?
9 private schools are located in Manhattan Beach.
How diverse are private schools in Manhattan Beach?
Manhattan Beach private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Manhattan Beach go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Manhattan Beach are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Manhattan Beach?
44% of private schools in Manhattan Beach are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Manhattan Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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