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 top ranked private schools in Monterey, CA include Santa Catalina School, San Carlos School and Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Monterey Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School
(Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
Grades: PK-12
| 200 students
Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2 Justin Ct
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
Grades: PK-K
| 19 students
680 Belden St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
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 Santa Catalina School, San Carlos School and Santa Catalina Lower and Middle 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%).
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