Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Manhattan Academy I
About the School
- Manhattan Academy is a private Montessori school located in Manhattan Beach, California offering high-quality education to toddlers, preschool, elementary and middle school students.
- We also offer a stimulating 10-week summer camp with academic and physical activities.
- Whether you are looking for quality daycare for your infant, transitioning your toddler to elementary school, or seek a challenging, enriched atmosphere for your middle school child, Manhattan Academy can meet your needs.
- At Manhattan Academy our schools are dedicated to providing each child the environment and opportunity to achieve his/her full potential socially, academically, and emotionally.
- Through a well balanced and hands-on curriculum that stresses academics and incorporates the liberal arts, the child will be able to develop a lifelong love of learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Manhattan Academy I?
The application deadline for Manhattan Academy I is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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