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Best Monterey Park Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 668 students in Monterey Park, CA (there are 9 public schools, serving 5,452 public students). 11% 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 Happy Day School and Meher Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in Monterey Park, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Monterey Park Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Happy Day School
Alternative School
507 N Chandler Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2919
Gr: PK-K | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meher Montessori School
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Montessori School
2009 S Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 724-0683
Gr: NS-6 | 122 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten
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Daycare / Preschool
(2)
618 N Moore Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2011
Gr: PK-K | 44 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1
Esther's Nest Children's School
Daycare / Preschool
315 N New Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 288-0323
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1749 Potrero Grande Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 324-3314
Gr: NS-12 | 23 students Tuition listed
Monterey Park Christian School
Monterey Park Christian School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
1951 S Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 890-4545
Gr: PK-K | 97 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Monterey Park United Methodist
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
333 S. Garfield Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 573-1240
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
St. Thomas Aquinas School
(Catholic)
1501 S Atlantic Blvd
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 261-6583
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Tuition listed
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Monterey Park, California Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This Town (Monterey Park)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
668 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
94%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,967
$18,024
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,850
$1,043
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$120
$8,935
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%
# Hispanic Students
155 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
200 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
27%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,515 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
348 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
47%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Monterey Park, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Monterey Park, CA include 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?
11% 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 Methodist and Catholic).

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