Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary Photo - Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School has UC approved classes that meet A-G requirements. The school offers 15 Honors classes as well as 7 AP classes.

Best Montebello Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,537 students in Montebello, CA (there are 13 public schools, serving 9,482 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Montebello, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Montebello, CA include Montebello Christian School, Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary, and St. Benedict School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
83% of private schools in Montebello, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Montebello Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary
Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary Photo - Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School has UC approved classes that meet A-G requirements. The school offers 15 Honors classes as well as 7 AP classes.
(Catholic)
329 N Garfield Ave
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-2066
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montebello Christian School
Montebello Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
136 S 7th Street
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-4119
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Miraculous Medal
(Catholic)
(1)
840 N Garfield Ave
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-5435
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students
St. Benedict School
(Catholic)
217 N 10th St
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-3348
Gr: K-8 | 465 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
Calvary Chapel Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
931 S Maple Avenue
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 724-8464
Gr: K-12 | 87 students
Maple Ave School
Daycare / Preschool
332 N Maple Ave
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 724-3939
Gr: PK-K | 59 students

Overview

This Town (Montebello)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,537 Students
660,219 Students
% Average Students of Color
96%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
118 Teachers
55,576 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
59%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,120
$18,285
Average Summer Program Cost
$300
$1,055
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$9,015
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
62 Students
72,077 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
1,299 Students
104,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
16%
# Black Students
12 Students
30,234 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
40 Students
235,871 Students
% White Students
2%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,499 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
300 Students
188,395 Students
% of Others Students
17%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 St. Benedict School.
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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