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

Best Monterey Park Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 292 students in Monterey Park, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Monterey Park, CA is Meher Montessori School.
67% of private elementary schools in Monterey Park, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Monterey Park Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: NS-6 | 122 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1749 Potrero Grande Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 324-3314
Gr: NS-12 | 23 students Tuition listed
St. Thomas Aquinas School
(Catholic)
1501 S Atlantic Blvd
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 261-6583
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Monterey Park, California

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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
292 Students
505,161 Students
% Average Students of Color
97%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
44,288 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
59%
Average Class Size
24 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,950
$17,610
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,850
$1,032

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
57,646 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
81,074 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
17%
# Black Students
1 Student
23,453 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
198 Students
193,485 Students
% White Students
54%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,903 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
15 Students
122,444 Students
% of Others Students
4%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Monterey Park, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Monterey Park, CA is Meher Montessori School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Monterey Park?
3 private elementary schools are located in Monterey Park.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Monterey Park?
67% of private elementary schools in Monterey Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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