| Index | Manhattan Beach | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | 83% | 43% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 7 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 8 | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 1,085 | 7,963 |
| Index | Manhattan Beach | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 98.0% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 97.9% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 91.9% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 80.5% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 75.0% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 33.0% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 12.7% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 7 public schools, 8 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Manhattan Beach. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Manhattan Beach, CA schools is 83%. The average student to teacher ratio is 21:1. In Manhattan Beach, CA, an average of 98.0% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 97.9% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 19,147 | 78% | 62.5% |
| Rolling Hills Estates, CA | 8,025 | 75% | 56.9% |
| Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | 41,635 | 75% | 56.5% |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 66,663 | 74% | 54.7% |
| Santa Monica, CA | 91,600 | 70% | 46.8% |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 35,064 | 83% | 73.2% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| East Point, GA | 35,031 | 20% | 59.3% |
| Orangevale, CA | 35,030 | 52% | 8.0% |
| Riviera Beach, FL | 35,025 | 43% | 11.1% |
| Post Falls, ID | 34,971 | 51% | 5.7% |
| Menlo Park, CA | 35,211 | 52% | 9.0% |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 35,064 | 83% | 73.2% |
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