Happy Day School has been providing academic and recreational programs since our inception in 1946.
Now in our 62nd year, we provide a small, structured, and nurturing setting for students to get the personal attention they need to build their self esteem and self-confidence.
Happy Day School offers Monterey Park and the surrounding communities the care and educational experiences for children.
We strive to provide the total developmental needs of the Child.
Happy day school is licensed by the State of California, Los Angeles County, and the City of Monterey Park as a day care provider and facility that meets or exceeds the standards set forth at the state and local level.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Happy Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Happy Day School?
The application deadline for Happy Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Happy Day School is Ramona Convent Secondary School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Thomas More School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: K | 14 students 0.2 miles 618 N Moore Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2011
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2011
0.2
K
14
Granada Park Umc Nursery School And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 39 students 0.6 miles 1850 W Hellman Ave
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 284-5006
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 284-5006
0.6
PK-K
39
Grades: 9-12 | 319 students 0.6 miles 1701 W Ramona Road
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 282-4151
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 282-4151
0.6
9-12
319
Monterey Park United Methodist
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Grades: PK-K | 87 students 0.8 miles 333 S. Garfield Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 573-1240
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 573-1240
0.8
PK-K
87
Bright Children Montessori Academy
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 31 students 0.9 miles 2216 Fremont Ave #18
Alhambra, CA 91803
(310) 756-4880
Alhambra, CA 91803
(310) 756-4880
0.9
PK-K
31
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