St. Monica Academy (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Monica Academy

2361 Del Mar Rd.
Montrose, CA 91020

Tel: (818) 369-7310

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St. Monica Academy Photo #1 - The Cardinal Newman Society recently named St. Monica Academy to the Catholic High School Honor Roll as one of the Top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation. Only three California schools received this prestigious award.

St. Monica Academy Photo #2 - St. Monica Academy's high school student body is close-knit and happy.

St. Monica Academy Photo #3 - St. Monica Academy uses a classical curriculum for grades 1-12.

St. Monica Academy Photo #4 - In 2013, out of all 51 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, St. Monica Academy had the highest mean SAT scores in all three sections of the test: reading, writing, and math.

St. Monica Academy Photo #5 - SMA's Girls Varsity Volleyball Team were CIF Southern Section Champions in 2015.

St. Monica Academy Photo #6 - SMA's Boys Varsity Baseball Team has been League Champions three times in the last four years.

St. Monica Academy Photo #7 - One of the highlights of our science curriculum is an annual field trip to Catalina Island, where biology students observe marine life while snorkeling with an expert guide.

St. Monica Academy Photo #8 - Our students have plenty of fun, outdoors and in.

St. Monica Academy Photo #9 - A genuine appreciation for great literature and drama (especially Shakespeare) is one of our classical curriculum's objectives.

St. Monica Academy Photo #10 - Faith is the first priority on our campus. There is Mass for the whole school every Wednesday, and prayer is an integral part of campus life.

St. Monica Academy is an elementary school and college preparatory high school with a classical pedagogy and a classical liberal arts curriculum.

St. Monica Academy seeks to form students in faith, reason and virtue by imparting authentic Catholic principles and by introducing young minds to classical literature and the other liberal arts.

Teaching methods are directed toward developing memory, sound reasoning, and communication skills in keeping with the natural stages of childhood intellectual development.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 270 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,800
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 3 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Monica Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of 草榴社区 Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Year Founded

2001

Colors

Green, Gold, Navy Blue

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

270 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

28%

Average Class Size

23 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

9 courses

List of Courses Offered

AP/Advanced Courses

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP ChemistryAP Latin

AP LiteratureAP Statistics

Honors GeometryHonors Latin V

Honors Physics

Average SAT score

1266

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

1-8 plaid jumpers (girls), navy pants (boys); 9-12 plaid skirts (girls), khaki pants and jackets (boys)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 3 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,800

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Tuition Notes

$7,500 for first student in family in grades 1-6. $8300 for first student in family in grades 7-8. $14,800 for fist student in family in high school students. Discounts for each additional child. Fourth enrolled child is free.

% on Financial Aid

23%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,500

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Mrs. Andrea Zampiello

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFlag Football

GolfSwimming

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Community Service ProjectsWashington D.C. Trip

Club or Organization:

Crusaders for LifeStudent Council

Yearbook Staff

Arts and Music Programs:

Schola (Choir)Shakespeare Play

Spring Musical

School Notes

School Motto: Faith, Reason, Virtue
School Mascot: Crusaders

St. Monica Academy is a co-ed Catholic school with 270students enrolled in Grades 1 through 12. The natural beauty of the campus, the intimate size of the classes, and the emphasis on charity contribute to a unique family-like atmosphere. Highlights of the core curriculum are poetry, classic literature, Latin, heroes of history, hands-on math and science, performances of Shakespeare and the polyphonic masters,weekly mass, and monthly confessions opportunities.

St. Monica Academy is listed in the Newman Guide, which identifies "exemplary Catholic educators and institutions committed to truth and the integral formation of students".

St. Monica Academy currently offers the following CIF sports: Boys and Girls Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Baseball, Boys and Girls Swimming, Boys and Girls Golf, Boys and Girls Track (primarily running events)

Graduates of St. Monica Academy have pursuedmedicine, engineering, nursing, economics, classics, graphic design, television and film CGI, theliberal arts, and religious vocations at colleges such as UCLA, Berkley, Notre Dame, Thomas Aquinas College, the US Naval Academy, West Point,MIT, Christendom College, Catholic University of America, Hillsdale College, Benedictine College, and numerous Cal-State universties.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Monica Academy cost?

St. Monica Academy's tuition is approximately $14,800 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Monica Academy?

The acceptance rate of St. Monica Academy is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.

What sports does St. Monica Academy offer?

St. Monica Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Swimming and Volleyball.

What is St. Monica Academy's ranking?

St. Monica Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Monica Academy?

The application deadline for St. Monica Academy is Feb. 3 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 3 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 270 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,800
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 3 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,195 for elementary schools and $23,825 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).