St. Monica Academy Photo - The Cardinal Newman Society recently named St. Monica Academy to the Catholic High School Honor Roll as one of the Top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation. Only three California schools received this prestigious award.

Best Montrose Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 621 students in Montrose, CA.
The top-ranked private school in Montrose, CA is St. Monica Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Montrose, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Montrose Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Monica Academy
St. Monica Academy Photo - The Cardinal Newman Society recently named St. Monica Academy to the Catholic High School Honor Roll as one of the Top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation. Only three California schools received this prestigious award.
(Catholic)
2361 Del Mar Rd.
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 369-7310
Gr: 1-12 | 291 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2361 Florencita Ave
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-8783
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Montrose Christian Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
(1)
2545 Honolulu Ave
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-2319
Gr: NS-6 | 117 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Montrose)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
621 Students
665,620 Students
% Average Students of Color
45%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1263

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,775
$18,162
Average Summer Program Cost
$875
$1,048
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$8,934
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
84 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
13%
11%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
16%
# Black Students
8 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
311 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
50%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
148 Students
189,147 Students
% of Others Students
24%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Montrose, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Montrose, CA is St. Monica Academy.
How many private schools are located in Montrose?
3 private schools are located in Montrose.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Montrose?
100% of private schools in Montrose are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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