For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,015 students in 93940, CA (there are , serving 2,566 public students). 28% of all K-12 students in 93940, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 93940, CA include York School, San Carlos School, and Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top Ranked 93940 California 草榴社区 Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
San Carlos School
(Catholic)
450 Church St
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-1324
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-1324
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School![Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo]()

(Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition listed
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(832) 372-7238
Monterey, CA 93940
(832) 372-7238
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2 Justin Ct
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
680 Belden St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
Gr: 5-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 93940, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 93940, CA include York School, San Carlos School, and Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School.
How many private schools are located in 93940?
6 private schools are located in 93940.
How diverse are private schools in 93940?
93940 private schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in 93940 go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in 93940 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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