Trinity Christian High School Photo - The Franklin Street Voices is our Honors Choir group which performs throughout the Monterey Peninsula.

Best Monterey Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 458 students in Monterey, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in Monterey, CA include York School and Santa Catalina School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
67% of private high schools in Monterey, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Monterey Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Santa Catalina School
Santa Catalina School Photo - The Marine Ecology Research Program on their summer trip to Hawaii.
All-girls (Catholic)
(6)
1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition listed
York School
York School Photo - Our campus is situated on the sunny York hilltop.
(1)
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(832) 372-7238
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian High School
Trinity Christian High School Photo - The Franklin Street Voices is our Honors Choir group which performs throughout the Monterey Peninsula.
(Christian)
(2)
680 Belden St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
Gr: 5-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Monterey, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Monterey, CA include York School and Santa Catalina School.
How many private high schools are located in Monterey?
3 private high schools are located in Monterey.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Monterey?
67% of private high schools in Monterey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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