| Index | Marina del Rey | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | n/a | 38% | 49% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 1 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | n/a | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 1,085 | 7,963 |
| Index | Marina del Rey | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 96.9% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 96.9% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 87.8% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 71.7% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 64.0% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 24.9% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 9.2% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 1 public schools, n/a private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Marina del Rey. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Marina del Rey, CA schools is n/a. The average student to teacher ratio is 21:1. In Marina del Rey, CA, an average of 96.9% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 96.9% have completed high school.
| City, State | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Rolling Hills Estates, CA | 8,206 | 81% | 65% |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 35,573 | 79% | 60% |
| Palos Verdes Estates, CA | 13,582 | 76% | 53% |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 19,726 | 71% | 43% |
| West Hollywood, CA | 35,661 | 70% | 43% |
| Marina del Rey, CA | 9,782 | n/a |
| City, State | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Elon, NC | 9,781 | 46% | 7% |
| Valley Center, CA | 9,783 | 36% | 28% |
| Wapakoneta, OH | 9,786 | 80% | 62% |
| Ingleside, TX | 9,776 | 74% | 50% |
| Cody, WY | 9,776 | 51% | 4% |
| Marina del Rey, CA | 9,782 | n/a |
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