Top Monterey County Private Schools

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  • For the 2018-19 school year, there are 26 top private schools in Monterey County, California, serving 4,830 students.
  • Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body, and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
  • 69% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Roman Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Monterey County Private Schools (2018-19)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • York School
    (1)
     9501 York Road
    Monterey, CA 93940
    (831)372-7338
    Grades: 8-12 | 220 students
  • All Saints' Day School
    All Saints' Day School Photo - Recognized for our enriched and challenging curriculum, our goal is to inspire children to discover the joy of learning, encourage their curiosity, and to develop their individual potential.
    (Episcopal)
    (4)
     8060 Carmel Valley Road
    Carmel, CA 93923
    (831)624-9171
    Grades: NS-8 | 197 students
  • Anthem Christian School
    Anthem Christian School Photo - Ready for our Christmas program
    (Baptist)
     345 East Alvin Drive
    Salinas, CA 93906
    (831)449-0140
    Grades: PK-8 | 844 students
  • Chartwell School
    Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.
    Special Education School
     2511 Numa Watson Road
    Seaside, CA 93955
    (831)394-3468
    Grades: 2-12 | 85 students
  • Hills View Christian School
    (Baptist)
     674 Harrison Rd
    Salinas, CA 93907
    Grades: 2-12 | 15 students
  • Junipero Serra School
    Junipero Serra School Photo - Junipero Serra School, Carmel, CA
    (Roman Catholic)
    (3)
     3090 Rio Rd.
    Carmel, CA 93923
    (831)624-8322
    Grades: PK-8 | 141 students
  • KinderCare Learning Center at Monterey Presidio
     1608 Private Bolio Rd
    Monterey, CA 93940
    Grades: n/a | n/a students
  • Liberty Christian
    (Pentecostal)
     274 Kidder St
    Soledad, CA 93960
    (831)678-2885
    Grades: K-12 | n/a students
  • Madonna Del Sasso School
    (Roman Catholic)
     20 Santa Teresa Way
    Salinas, CA 93906
    (831)424-7813
    Grades: NS-8 | 205 students
  • Monterey Bay Christian School
    (Assembly of God)
    (1)
     1184 Hilby Ave
    Seaside, CA 93955
    (831)899-2060
    Grades: K-8 | 138 students
  • Montessori Learning Center
    Montessori Learning Center Photo - The elementary students participated in an Archeological Dig, where they were required to dig, sift, examine and report their findings.
    Montessori School
     30 Hitchcock Road
    Salinas, CA 93908
    (831)455-1546
    Grades: PK-5 | 63 students
  • Notre Dame High School
    Notre Dame High School Photo
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
     455 Palma Drive
    Salinas, CA 93901
    (831)751-1850
    Grades: 9-12 | 207 students
  • Palma School
    Palma School Photo - Championship athletics mean Chieftains return to post-season play year after year.
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
     919 Iverson St
    Salinas, CA 93901
    (831)422-6391
    Grades: 7-12 | 502 students
  • Pegasus Montessori School
    All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
     305 Reindollar Ave
    Marina, CA 93933
    (831)883-1216
    Grades: Inquire with school | 30 students
  • Peninsula Adventist School
    Peninsula Adventist School Photo - One of the fun field trips is a hike out to the Lighthouse where the kids learn about the perils of ships along the California coastline.
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
     1025 Mescal St
    Seaside, CA 93955
    (831)394-5578
    Grades: K-8 | 23 students
  • Potrero Canyon School
    Daycare / Preschool
     8340 Carmel Valley Rd
    Carmel, CA 93923
    (831)625-0545
    Grades: PK-K | 46 students
  • Prunedale Christian Academy
    (Pentecostal)
    (1)
     8145 Prunedale North Rd
    Salinas, CA 93907
    (831)663-2211
    Grades: PK-12 | 55 students
  • Sacred Heart School
    (Roman Catholic)
     123 W Market St
    Salinas, CA 93901
    (831)771-1310
    Grades: NS-8 | 339 students
  • St. Dunstan's Episcopal School
    Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
     28003 Robinson Canyon Rd
    Carmel, CA 93923
    (831)624-9250
    Grades: K-1 | 50 students
  • Salinas Christian School
    (Assembly of God)
     345 E Alvin Dr
    Salinas, CA 93906
    (831)449-5421
    Grades: NS-8 | 173 students
  • San Carlos School
    (Roman Catholic)
     450 Church St
    Monterey, CA 93940
    (831)375-1324
    Grades: K-8 | 280 students
  • Santa Catalina School
    Santa Catalina School Photo - An aerial view of the Santa Catalina campus in Monterey, California
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
     1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
    Monterey, CA 93940
    (831)655-9300
    Grades: 9-12 | 246 students
  • Soaring Eagles Christian Academy
    (Christian)
     298 E Market St
    Salinas, CA 93901
    (831)759-1840
    Grades: PK-12 | 48 students
  • Stevenson School - Pebble Beach Campus
    Stevenson School - Pebble Beach Campus Photo
     3152 Forest Lake Road
    Pebble Beach, CA 93953
    (831)625-8300
    Grades: 9-12 | 559 students
  • Stevenson School Carmel Campus
     24800 Dolores St
    Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
    (831)626-5200
    Grades: PK-8 | 240 students
  • Trinity Christian High School
    Trinity Christian High School Photo - Graduation captures the unique relationship between our staff and students.
    (Christian)
    (2)
     680 Belden St.
    Monterey, CA 93940
    (831)656-9434
    Grades: 7-12 | 124 students
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