I have twin fifteen year olds who are currently in the home stretch of ninth grade at Manazanita School and I can't enough about this place. We brought them over from a very traditional private...
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Manzanita School and Institute, established in 2014, is a K-12 independent college preparatory school nestled in the Santa Monica mountains, accredited by WASC. The school challenges traditional education models by offering a distinctive indoor-outdoor curriculum that seamlessly integrates academics, land stewardship, and local ecology on its expansive 21-acre campus.
Situated at the base of untamed chaparral, Manzanita provides a unique learning environment, serving as a natural science laboratory, historical landscape, artist's haven, and geologist's paradise. The awe-inspiring rock formations surrounding the campus inspire a sense of wonder and endless possibilities for exploration and discovery.
Students at Manzanita benefit from a holistic educational experience that emphasizes critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and a deep connection to nature. The school's farm-to-table meal program, sourced from their permaculture farm, fosters resilience and collective responsibility among students, enhancing their understanding of sustainability and stewardship.
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This is the best school we've attended, and it continues to grow and evolve. It's a work-in-progress --not "stuck" in old-ways of thinking. Education is never "one size fits all," and this school...
I have been a parent at Manzanita for almost four years. The entire staff is invested in each and every child. They know them, they get them, they teach them. This is an alternative to a very...
Campus is gorgeous, and teachers are caring and hardworking. However, the curriculum will not adequately prepare students for college. Theoretically this school appears ideal. Unfortunately, the...

I have two children and they have been very lucky to attend great schools in LA and also abroad. They have been in the public and private school system and have benefited from both. We found...
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