Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,388
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
El Monte Education Center
About the School
- El Monte Education Center in South El Monte, CA, serves co–ed students in grades K through 8 within a nonsectarian, suburban community.
- Established in 1960, the school enrolls 200 students with a student–teacher ratio of 29:1 supported by 7 total teachers.
- The school charges an annual tuition of $1,388, ranking it among the more affordable private schools in California.
- The student body is 94.59% students of color, reflecting a diverse enrollment profile for this California K–8 private school.
- As part of other school associations, El Monte Education Center offers an elementary and secondary education with a special program emphasis.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,388
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
El Monte Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
200 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Rafael Flores, New York Yankees' top minor league honor -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does El Monte Education Center cost?
El Monte Education Center's tuition is approximately $1,388 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from El Monte Education Center?
El Monte Education Center famous alumni include: Rafael Flores, New York Yankees' top minor league honor.
When is the application deadline for El Monte Education Center?
The application deadline for El Monte Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to El Monte Education Center is Nativity Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is K-step Montessori (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-2 | 127 students
Montessori School
3400 Aero Jet Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 569-2641
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-9 | 222 students
Catholic
10907 Saint Louis Dr
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 448-2414
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
Baptist
3523 Meeker Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Montessori School (Christian)
9537 Telstar Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 450-7686
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
9320 Telstar Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 312-6389
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-9 | 222 students
Catholic
10907 Saint Louis Dr
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 448-2414
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
Baptist
3523 Meeker Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4900 Kings Row
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 453-0338
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
5150 Farna Ave
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 444-9531
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
All-boys (Catholic)
1151 San Gabriel Blvd
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 940-2000
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-2 | 127 students
Montessori School
3400 Aero Jet Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 569-2641
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-9 | 222 students
Catholic
10907 Saint Louis Dr
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 448-2414
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
Baptist
3523 Meeker Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Catholic
10915 Michael Hunt Dr
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 758-1094
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-6 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1307 E. Longden Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 442-7737
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-2 | 127 students
Montessori School
3400 Aero Jet Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 569-2641
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
Baptist
3523 Meeker Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Montessori School (Christian)
9537 Telstar Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 450-7686
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
9320 Telstar Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 312-6389
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Catholic
10915 Michael Hunt Dr
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 758-1094
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10410 East Bodger St.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
0.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3048 North Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 444-7701
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 444-7701
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 North Doreen Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 North California
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 706 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 North Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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