Manhattan Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–K
Manhattan Beach, CA
1740 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest preschools in California
- The largest preschool in Manhattan Beach
- Growing: enrollment up 82% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Manhattan Beach since at least 2011
In Manhattan Beach, California, Manhattan Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 133 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 82% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 133
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 70 girls, 63 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 99% of preschool programs in California.
- Compared with 372 preschool programs in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Manhattan Academy
What grades does Manhattan Academy serve?
Manhattan Academy serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Manhattan Academy?
About 133 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Manhattan Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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