Manzanita School and Institute
Independent school · Grades K–12
Topanga, CA
1717 Old Topanga Canyon Rd, Topanga, CA 90290
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in California
- Growing: enrollment up 45% since 2017–18
In Topanga, California, Manzanita School and Institute is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 139 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in California. Enrollment is up about 45% since 2017–18. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 164 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 139
- Teachers
- 25 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 69 girls, 70 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 164 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 57% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 Manzanita School and Institute
What grades does Manzanita School and Institute serve?
Manzanita School and Institute serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Manzanita School and Institute?
About 139 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Manzanita School and Institute?
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