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Meher Montessori School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (CA)
Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten Top 3 · Highest % Students of Color (CA)
Monterey Park Christian School Top 3 · Highest % Students of Color (CA)

Monterey Park ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 668 students in Monterey Park, CA, 11% of all K-12 students in Monterey Park, CA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in Monterey Park, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Monterey Park ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Happy Day School
Happy Day School
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Alternative School
507 N Chandler Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2919
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Meher Montessori School Photo
Meher Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
2009 S Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 724-0683
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Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten Photo
Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool
618 N Moore Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2011
(2)
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Map of Esther's Nest Children's School
Esther's Nest Children's School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
315 N New Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 288-0323
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Map of Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 23 students
Baptist
1749 Potrero Grande Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 324-3314
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Monterey Park Christian School Photo
Monterey Park Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
1951 S Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 890-4545
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Monterey Park United Methodist
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
333 S. Garfield Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 573-1240
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Map of St. Thomas Aquinas School
St. Thomas Aquinas School
Gr: K-8 | 147 students
Catholic
1501 S Atlantic Blvd
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 261-6583
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Monterey Park, California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of St. St.ephen Martyr School
St. St.ephen Martyr School
Gr: NS-8 | 213 students
Catholic
119 S Ramona Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 573-1716
(3)
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Monterey Park, CA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

8
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-11.1% (-1 school) 10-yr
668
Students
-37.4% (-399 students) 10-yr
$14,967
Avg. Tuition
+3.2% (+$467) 2-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
94%
Students of Color
-4.1% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Monterey Park)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,910 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearMonterey Park, CA Total Schools
20258
20248
20238
20228
20218
20207
20197
20187
20177
20166
20159
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# Students
668 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202584180179
202480175172
2023113181174
2022134189185
2021134185180
2020145179171
2019130179175
2018126173172
2017115179180
2016131173178
2015119162167
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% Students of Color
94%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202594%51%34%
202494%51%34%
202395%50%33%
202294%48%33%
202194%48%32%
202094%48%32%
201994%48%31%
201894%47%31%
201796%50%32%
201696%49%32%
201598%49%32%
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0.67
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.670.740.65
20240.680.740.65
20230.670.740.65
20220.660.730.64
20210.660.730.64
20200.670.730.64
20190.680.730.63
20180.690.730.63
20170.590.720.61
20160.590.720.61
20150.650.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20255%11%5%
20246%11%5%
20237%11%5%
20229%10%4%
20219%10%4%
20208%10%4%
20197%10%4%
20187%10%4%
20179%10%4%
20169%10%4%
201522%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
155 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202521%16%9%
202422%16%9%
202325%16%9%
202221%16%8%
202121%16%9%
202023%16%9%
201924%16%8%
201824%17%8%
201739%17%8%
201636%17%8%
201528%17%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
200 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
27%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202527%37%52%
202428%37%52%
202320%38%52%
202219%40%54%
202119%40%54%
202020%40%54%
201923%41%56%
201824%41%56%
20171%43%58%
20161%43%58%
20151%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
348 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
47%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202547%29%26%
202444%29%26%
202348%28%25%
202251%28%25%
202151%27%25%
202049%27%24%
201946%26%24%
201845%26%23%
201751%24%22%
201653%24%22%
201548%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
38 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202518:112:111:1
202418:112:111:1
202318:112:111:1
202222:112:111:1
202122:113:111:1
202024:113:112:1
201930:112:112:1
201829:112:112:1
201718:113:112:1
201619:113:112:1
201518:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025100%59%55%
2024100%58%54%
2023100%58%54%
2022100%59%54%
2021100%59%54%
2020100%58%54%
2019100%58%53%
2018100%58%53%
2017100%58%53%
2016100%57%52%
2015100%57%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025161715
2024201715
2023201715
2022161715
2021161715
2020161715
2019161715
2018161715
2017161715
2016161715
2015161715
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,967
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$14,967$18,076$15,012
2024$14,500$17,195$13,254
2023$14,500$16,660$12,626
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Average Summer Program Cost
$1,850
$1,062

Summer Program Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$1,850$1,044$1,152
2024$1,850$999$1,128
2023$1,850$1,039$1,156
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%29%34%
202410%29%34%
202310%29%34%
202210%28%33%
202110%28%33%
202010%28%32%
201910%27%31%
201810%27%30%
201710%27%30%
201610%26%29%
201510%25%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$120
$9,066

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$120$8,932$7,073
2024$120$8,712$6,930
2023$120$8,186$6,469
2022$120$8,205$6,289
2021$120$7,081$6,055
2020$120$6,794$5,921
2019$120$6,413$5,795
2018$120$5,977$5,456
2017$120$5,752$5,319
2016$120$5,279$5,105
2015$120$5,100$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$31.26 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonterey Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202547%80%81%
202490%84%85%
202390%84%85%
202290%84%85%
202190%84%85%
202090%84%85%
201990%84%85%
201890%84%85%
201790%85%85%
201690%84%85%
201590%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monterey Park, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Monterey Park, CA include Happy Day School and Meher Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Monterey Park?
8 private schools are located in Monterey Park.
How diverse are private schools in Monterey Park?
Monterey Park private schools are approximately 94% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Monterey Park go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Monterey Park are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monterey Park?
50% of private schools in Monterey Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Methodist).

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