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Monrovia Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 692 students in Monrovia, CA, 12% of all K-12 students in Monrovia, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
43% of private schools in Monrovia, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 692
  • Average Tuition: $2,725
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 63%
  • View Monrovia, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 692
  • Average Tuition: $2,725
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 63%
  • View Monrovia, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Monrovia Private Schools (2026-27)

Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Photo
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
206 E Palm Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 305-1188
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Map of Calvary Road Baptist Academy
Calvary Road Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
319 W Olive Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-4070
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Map of Excellence In Education Academy
Excellence In Education Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 190 students
Extracurriculars: 1
2640 S Myrtle Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 821-0025
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Map of First Lutheran School
First Lutheran School
Gr: K-9 | 86 students
Other Lutheran
1323 S Magnolia Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 357-3596
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Map of Foothill Preschool
Foothill Preschool
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
240 E Foothill Blvd
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-9147
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Map of Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 156 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
726 S Shamrock Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-5129
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Montessori Academy Of Arcadia Photo
Montessori Academy Of Arcadia
Gr: PK-K | 164 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Montessori School
940 W Duarte Road
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 447-2246
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Monrovia, CA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
692
Students
$2,725
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
63%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Monrovia)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
692 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
63%
52%
0.71
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
63 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
9%
11%
# Hispanic Students
118 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%
# Black Students
26 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
167 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
24%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
308 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
45%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
134 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
60%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1270
(Out of 1600)
1267
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,725
$17,598
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

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 52%.
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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