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Monterey Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,020 students in Monterey, CA, 21% of all K-12 students in Monterey, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in Monterey, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,020
  • Average Tuition: $24,114
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 46%
  • View Monterey, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,020
  • Average Tuition: $24,114
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 46%
  • View Monterey, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Monterey Private Schools (2026-27)

York School Photo
York School
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
(1)
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Map of San Carlos School
San Carlos School
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
450 Church St
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-1324
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Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
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Santa Catalina School Photo
Santa Catalina School
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-girls (Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
(6)
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Map of Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool
Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
Daycare / Preschool
2 Justin Ct
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
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Trinity Christian School Photo
Trinity Christian School
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
680 Belden St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
(2)
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Monterey, CA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,020
Students
$24,114
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
46%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Monterey)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,020 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
46%
52%
0.61
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
128 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
15%
11%
# Hispanic Students
147 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%
# Black Students
40 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
507 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
58%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Others Students
18 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
2%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
121 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
60%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1234
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,114
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,750
$9,521
Average Endowment Size
$56.45 million
$17.35 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monterey, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Monterey, CA include San Carlos School, Santa Catalina School, and Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School.
How many private schools are located in Monterey?
6 private schools are located in Monterey.
How diverse are private schools in Monterey?
Monterey private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Monterey go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Monterey are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monterey?
67% of private schools in Monterey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Monterey are often viewed compared to one another?

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