K-step Montessori Photo

Best El Monte Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 301 students in El Monte, CA.
40% of private preschools in El Monte, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Private Preschools in El Monte, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Agape Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
9537 Telstar Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 450-7686
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
Burdicks School For Little Children
Daycare / Preschool
4124 Maxson Rd
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 442-6719
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
K-step Montessori
K-step Montessori Photo
Montessori School
3400 Aero Jet Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 569-2641
Gr: NS-2 | 127 students
New Life Christian School
(Baptist)
3523 Meeker Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Tuition listed
Telstar Montessori Child Care Center
Telstar Montessori Child Care Center Photo
Montessori School
9320 Telstar Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 312-6389
Gr: PK-K | 43 students Sports: 1

Overview

This Town (El Monte)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
301 Students
363,347 Students
% Average Students of Color
97%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
26,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,400
$15,627

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,694 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
5%
9%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
43,013 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
12,400 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1 Student
112,369 Students
% White Students
n/a
32%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,000 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
237 Students
144,451 Students
% of Others Students
78%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in El Monte, CA?
5 private preschools are located in El Monte, CA.
How diverse are private preschools in El Monte?
El Monte private preschools are approximately 97% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in El Monte?
40% of private preschools in El Monte are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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