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 Elementary Schools (2026)

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

Top-Ranked Montrose Private Elementary 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
505,028 Students
% Average Students of Color
45%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
44,280 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1270

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,775
$17,608
Average Summer Program Cost
$875
$1,032
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$8,373
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
57,646 Students
% Asian Students
13%
12%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
81,074 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
17%
# Black Students
8 Students
23,453 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
311 Students
193,485 Students
% White Students
50%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,903 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
122,442 Students
% of Others Students
24%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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