Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Manhattan Beach, CA · Manhattan Beach Unified · Grades K-5
22nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary 22nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 97th in 2015 to 100th in 2025.
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 228 students tested
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 485 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.0% | 43.9% | ▼ 9.1 pts | |
| Asian | 17.6% | 19.2% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 20.3% | 18.8% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.4% | 16.5% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Typical home value $3.29M in zip 90266 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Meadows Avenue ElementaryManhattan Beach Unified · 0.6 mi away62nd of 5,659
ELA 86% · Math 88% - –Manhattan Beach PreschoolManhattan Beach Unified · 0.7 mi away
- –Hermosa View ElementaryHermosa Beach City Elementary · 0.7 mi away
- 10Hermosa VistaHermosa Beach City Elementary · 0.9 mi away129th of 5,659
ELA 83% · Math 85% - 10Opal Robinson ElementaryManhattan Beach Unified · 0.9 mi away32nd of 5,659
ELA 91% · Math 87% - 10Pacific ElementaryManhattan Beach Unified · 1 mi away134th of 5,659
ELA 85% · Math 83% - 10Birney ElementaryRedondo Beach Unified · 1 mi away244th of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 82% - 10Lincoln ElementaryRedondo Beach Unified · 1 mi away438th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 76%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary in?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is part of the Manhattan Beach Unified district in Manhattan Beach, California.
Is Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary 22nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary?
White 44%, Asian 19%, Two or more races 19%, Hispanic 17% (485 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90266 is $3.29M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.