Top 3 Best Monterey Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,058 students in Monterey, CA (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,768 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Monterey, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Monterey, CA include York School, Santa Catalina School and San Carlos School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
83% of private schools in Monterey, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Monterey Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
San Carlos School
(Catholic)
450 Church St
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-1324
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Santa Catalina School
Santa Catalina School Photo - The Marine Ecology Research Program on their summer trip to Hawaii.
All-girls (Catholic)
(6)
1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
Grades: PK-12
| 200 students
York School
York School Photo - Our campus is situated on the sunny York hilltop.
(Episcopal)
(1)
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
Grades: 8-12
| 204 students
Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2 Justin Ct
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
Grades: PK-K
| 19 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
Grades: 5-12
| 88 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monterey, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Monterey, CA include York School, Santa Catalina School and San Carlos School.
How many private schools are located in Monterey, CA?
6 private schools are located in Monterey, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Monterey, CA?
Monterey, CA private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Monterey, CA go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Monterey, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monterey, CA?
83% of private schools in Monterey, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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