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York School Top 15 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (CA)
Trinity Christian School
Santa Catalina School Top 9 · Largest Endowment (CA)

Monterey Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 451 students in Monterey, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private high schools in Monterey, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 451
  • Average Tuition: $29,720
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 42%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Monterey, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 451
  • Average Tuition: $29,720
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 42%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Monterey, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Monterey Private High Schools (2026-27)

York School Photo
York School
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
(1)
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Santa Catalina School
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-girls (Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
(6)
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Trinity Christian School Photo
Trinity Christian School
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
680 Belden St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
(2)
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Monterey, CA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
451
Students
$29,720
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
47%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Monterey)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,120 Schools
# Students
451 Students
272,580 Students
% Students of Color
47%
50%
0.59
0.73
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
87 Students
35,013 Students
% Asian Students
16%
13%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
43,254 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
16%
# Black Students
34 Students
15,794 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
333 Students
115,557 Students
% White Students
61%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
10 Students
49,127 Students
% of Others Students
2%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
26,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
62%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1234
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,720
$23,667
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,750
$13,630
Average Endowment Size
$56 million
$24.3 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
10 sports

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 Christian and Catholic).

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