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Best Monrovia Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 692 students in Monrovia, CA (there are 11 public schools, serving 4,934 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Monrovia, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Monrovia, CA is Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
43% of private schools in Monrovia, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Monrovia Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Photo - All Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool programs reflect a commitment to provide children with the opportunity to promote their positive character traits of kindness, trustworthiness, and integrity.
Daycare / Preschool
206 E Palm Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 305-1188
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Calvary Road Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
319 W Olive Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-4070
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2640 S Myrtle Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 821-0025
Gr: 1-12 | 190 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
First Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
1323 S Magnolia Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 357-3596
Gr: K-9 | 86 students
Foothill Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
240 E Foothill Blvd
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-9147
Gr: K | 4 students
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
726 S Shamrock Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-5129
Gr: K-8 | 156 students
Montessori Academy Of Arcadia
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Montessori School
940 W Duarte Road
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 447-2246
Gr: PK-K | 164 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monrovia, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Monrovia, CA is Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool.
How many private schools are located in Monrovia?
7 private schools are located in Monrovia.
How diverse are private schools in Monrovia?
Monrovia private schools are approximately 63% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Monrovia go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Monrovia are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monrovia?
43% of private schools in Monrovia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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