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Montebello Christian School
Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary

Montebello Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,537 students in Montebello, CA, 14% of all K-12 students in Montebello, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
83% of private schools in Montebello, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,537
  • Average Tuition: $9,120
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 96%
  • View Montebello, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,537
  • Average Tuition: $9,120
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 96%
  • View Montebello, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Montebello Private Schools (2026-27)

Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary Photo
Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
329 N Garfield Ave
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-2066
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Montebello Christian School Photo
Montebello Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
136 S 7th Street
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-4119
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Map of Our Lady Of The Miraculous Medal
Our Lady Of The Miraculous Medal
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students
Catholic
840 N Garfield Ave
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-5435
(1)
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Map of St. Benedict School
St. Benedict School
Gr: K-8 | 465 students
Catholic
217 N 10th St
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-3348
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Map of Calvary Chapel Christian Academy
Calvary Chapel Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 87 students
Alternative School (Christian)
931 S Maple Avenue
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 724-8464
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Map of Maple Ave School
Maple Ave School
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Daycare / Preschool
332 N Maple Ave
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 724-3939
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Montebello, CA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,537
Students
$9,120
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
96%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Montebello)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,537 Students
659,615 Students
% Students of Color
96%
52%
0.40
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
62 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
1,299 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
16%
# Black Students
12 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
40 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
2%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
300 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
17%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
118 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
60%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,120
$17,625
Average Summer Program Cost
$300
$1,072
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$9,632
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Montebello, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Montebello, CA include Montebello Christian School, Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary, and Our Lady Of The Miraculous Medal.
How many private schools are located in Montebello?
6 private schools are located in Montebello.
How diverse are private schools in Montebello?
Montebello private schools are approximately 96% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Montebello go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Montebello are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Montebello?
83% of private schools in Montebello are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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