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El Monte Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 565 students in El Monte, CA, 4% of all K-12 students in El Monte, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
57% of private schools in El Monte, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in El Monte, CA (2026-27)

Map of Agape Montessori School
Agape Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Montessori School (Christian)
9537 Telstar Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 450-7686
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Map of Burdicks School For Little Children
Burdicks School For Little Children
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
4124 Maxson Rd
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 442-6719
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K-step Montessori Photo
K-step Montessori
Gr: NS-2 | 127 students
Montessori School
3400 Aero Jet Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 569-2641
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Map of Nativity Elementary School
Nativity Elementary School
Gr: K-9 | 222 students
Catholic
10907 Saint Louis Dr
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 448-2414
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Map of New Life Christian School
New Life Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
Baptist
3523 Meeker Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
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Map of Shield Of Faith Christian School
Shield Of Faith Christian School
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4900 Kings Row
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 453-0338
(1)
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Telstar Montessori Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
9320 Telstar Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 312-6389
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El Monte, CA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
565
Students
$12,400
Avg. Tuition
97%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (El Monte)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
565 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
97%
52%
0.59
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
7%
11%
# Hispanic Students
238 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
16%
# Black Students
4 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
7 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
1%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
274 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
49%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
31 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,400
$17,598
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in El Monte, CA?
7 private schools are located in El Monte, CA.
How diverse are private schools in El Monte?
El Monte private schools are approximately 97% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in El Monte go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in El Monte are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in El Monte?
57% of private schools in El Monte are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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