Manhattan Academy I

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 Stats (2025)

  • 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 Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Manhattan Academy I Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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)

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