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El Monte Education Center

3017 Tyler Avenue South El Monte, CA 91733

Tel: (626) 443-8932

www.riohondo.edu

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 200 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,388
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

El Monte Education Center in South El Monte, CA, serves co–ed students in grades K through 8 within a nonsectarian, suburban community.
Established in 1960, the school enrolls 200 students with a student–teacher ratio of 29:1 supported by 7 total teachers.
The school charges an annual tuition of $1,388, ranking it among the more affordable private schools in California.
The student body is 94.59% students of color, reflecting a diverse enrollment profile for this California K–8 private school.
As part of other school associations, El Monte Education Center offers an elementary and secondary education with a special program emphasis.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 200 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,388
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	El Monte Education Center
Kind	60
1	40
2	30
3	20
4	15
5	15
6	10
7	5
8	5

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Year Founded

1960

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Student Body

Total Students

200 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

29:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,388

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Rafael Flores, New York Yankees' top minor league honor -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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El Monte Education Center's tuition is approximately $1,388 for private students.

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El Monte Education Center famous alumni include: Rafael Flores, New York Yankees' top minor league honor.

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The application deadline for El Monte Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,263 for elementary schools and $23,987 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).