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Top 3 Best Monterey Park Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 638 students in Monterey Park, CA (there are 9 public schools, serving 5,452 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Monterey Park, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Monterey Park, CA include Grace Baptist Academy, Happy Day School, and Meher Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 47%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in Monterey Park, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Monterey Park Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1749 Potrero Grande Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 324-3314
Grades: NS-12
| 23 students
Happy Day School
Alternative School
507 N Chandler Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2919
Grades: PK-K
| 120 students
Meher Montessori School
Meher Montessori School Photo - Meher Montessori Schools, longest standing AMI accredited Montessori Schools in the Los Angeles County. Serving our community since 1972. We spark motivation, interest, desire and energy to create enthusiastic learners. We serve children ages 2 1/2 - 14
Montessori School
2009 S Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 724-0683
Grades: NS-6
| 122 students
Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten
Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Alpha Shen Kindergarten Open House 2019
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
618 N Moore Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2011
Grades: K
| 14 students
Esther's Nest Children's School
Daycare / Preschool
315 N New Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 288-0323
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
Monterey Park Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
1951 S Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 890-4545
Grades: PK-K
| 97 students
Monterey Park United Methodist
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
333 S. Garfield Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 573-1240
Grades: PK-K
| 87 students
St. Thomas Aquinas School
(Catholic)
1501 S Atlantic Blvd
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 261-6583
Grades: K-8
| 147 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Monterey Park, California

Monterey Park, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
119 S Ramona Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 573-1716
Grades: NS-8
| 213 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monterey Park, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Monterey Park, CA include Grace Baptist Academy, Happy Day School, and Meher Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Monterey Park?
8 private schools are located in Monterey Park.
How diverse are private schools in Monterey Park?
Monterey Park private schools are approximately 94% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Monterey Park go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Monterey Park are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monterey Park?
50% of private schools in Monterey Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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