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Best Monterey County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private elementary schools serving 2,698 students in Monterey County, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Monterey County, CA include Sacred Heart School, Palma School, and York School.
The average tuition cost is $19,993, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,461.
83% of private elementary schools in Monterey County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Monterey County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Palma School
Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.
All-boys (Catholic)
919 Iverson St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
York School
York School Photo - Our campus is situated on the sunny York hilltop.
(1)
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Day School
All Saints Day School Photo - Nestled along the river on over 20 scenic acres, our campus offers one of Monterey's most inspiring settings for education and exploration. Recent upgrades include a state-of-the-art sports complex with a turf field, track, tennis courts, organic garden, amphitheater, and an enhanced outdoor chapel. These spaces are designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit of every student.
(Episcopal)
(15)
8060 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
Gr: NS-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Junipero Serra School
Junipero Serra School Photo - Junipero Serra School, Carmel, CA
(Catholic)
(4)
3090 Rio Rd.
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-8322
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Peninsula Adventist School
Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1025 Mescal St
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
123 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
Gr: NS-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Carlos School
(Catholic)
450 Church St
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-1324
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
24800 Dolores St
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
(831) 574-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anthem Christian School
Anthem Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
345 East Alvin Drive
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 449-0140
Gr: K-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chartwell School
Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.
Special Program Emphasis
2511 Numa Watson Road
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
Gr: 2-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hills View Christian School
(Baptist)
674 Harrison Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 442-3548
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
Madonna Del Sasso School
(Catholic)
20 Santa Teresa Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Monterey Bay Christian School
(Assembly of God)
(2)
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students
Prunedale Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
8145 Prunedale North Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 737-8770
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy
(Christian)
160 Pajaro St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-5052
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students
Trinity Christian High School
Trinity Christian High School Photo - The Franklin Street Voices is our Honors Choir group which performs throughout the Monterey Peninsula.
(Christian)
(2)
680 Belden St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
Gr: 5-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Monterey County, California

Monterey County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
274 Kidder St
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-2885
Gr: K-12
298 E Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 759-1840
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
526 California St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-0321
Gr: 3-11 | 28 students

Overview

This County (Monterey County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
18 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,698 Students
504,490 Students
% Average Students of Color
50%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
292 Teachers
44,285 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1245
(Out of 1600)
1270
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,993
$17,461
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,000
$1,026
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,000
$8,311
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$60.8 million
$32.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,779 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
228 Students
57,677 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
744 Students
81,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
17%
# Black Students
91 Students
23,623 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,270 Students
193,701 Students
% White Students
45%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
70 Students
3,916 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
437 Students
123,004 Students
% of Others Students
15%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Monterey County, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Monterey County, CA include Sacred Heart School, Palma School, and York School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Monterey County?
17 private elementary schools are located in Monterey County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Monterey County?
The average tuition cost is $19,993, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,461.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Monterey County?
Monterey County private elementary schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is same as the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Monterey County?
83% of private elementary schools in Monterey County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Monterey County are often viewed compared to one another?

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