Best Monterey County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 24 private schools serving 3,664 students in Monterey County, CA (there are 149 public schools, serving 73,351 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average tuition cost is $22,207, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
72% of private schools in Monterey County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 24
  • # Students Served: 3,664
  • Average Tuition: $22,207
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 48%
  • View Monterey County, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 24
  • # Students Served: 3,664
  • Average Tuition: $22,207
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 48%
  • View Monterey County, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Monterey County Private Schools (2026-27)

Palma School Photo
Gr: 6-12
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys (Catholic)
919 Iverson St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
York School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
(1)
All Saints Day School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
8060 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
(21)
Junipero Serra School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
3090 Rio Rd.
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-8322
(4)
Peninsula Adventist School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
1025 Mescal St
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: NS-8 | 352 students
Avg. class size: 34 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
123 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
Map of San Carlos School
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
450 Church St
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-1324
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Santa Catalina School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-girls (Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
(6)
Stevenson School - Pebble Beach Campus Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 27
3152 Forest Lake Road
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
(831) 625-8309
(1)
Stevenson School Carmel Campus Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
24800 Dolores St
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
(831) 574-4600
Anthem Christian School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
345 East Alvin Drive
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 449-0140
Chartwell School Photo
Gr: 2-12 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
2511 Numa Watson Road
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
Map of Hills View Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
Baptist
674 Harrison Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 442-3548
Map of Madonna Del Sasso School
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Catholic
20 Santa Teresa Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
Map of Monterey Bay Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Assembly of God
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
(2)
Notre Dame High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-girls (Catholic)
455 Palma Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
Map of Pegasus Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
305 Reindollar Ave
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 883-1216
(1)
Map of Potrero Canyon School
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool
8340 Carmel Valley Rd
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 625-0545
Map of Prunedale Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
8145 Prunedale North Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 737-8770
(2)
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Monterey County, California

Monterey County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Liberty Christian
Gr: K-12
Pentecostal
274 Kidder St
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-2885
Map of Soaring Eagles Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Christian
298 E Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 759-1840
Map of Winham Street Christian Academy
Gr: 3-11 | 28 students
Christian
526 California St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-0321

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
25 Schools
# Students
3,664 Students
659,293 Students
% Average Students of Color
48%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
417 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1234
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,207
$18,350
Average Summer Program Cost
$625
$1,062
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,779
$9,066
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$60.58 million
$31.26 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.74
# American Indian Students
27 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
507 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
12%
11%
# Hispanic Students
896 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
16%
# Black Students
118 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,976 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
48%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
73 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
518 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
12%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monterey County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Monterey County, CA include York School, All Saints Day School, and Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Monterey County?
24 private schools are located in Monterey County.
How much do private schools cost in Monterey County?
The average tuition cost is $22,207, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
How diverse are private schools in Monterey County?
Monterey County private schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Monterey County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Monterey County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monterey County?
72% of private schools in Monterey County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Monterey County are often viewed compared to one another?

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