Monarch Christian Academy in Milpitas, California, serves 98 students from kindergarten through fifth grade in a small–city community setting.
Founded in 1981, this co–ed Montessori school has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average class size of 24.
The school has a Christian orientation with religious affiliation classified as other religious and belongs to the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Monarch Christian Academy offers a diverse student body, with 94.83% of students representing students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity.
Located near several other private and Montessori schools in Milpitas, the school provides summer school programs as part of its academic offerings.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Monarch Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
24 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Monarch Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Monarch Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Monarch Christian Academy is Stratford Preparatory Milpitas (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Monarch Christian Schs (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Monarch Christian Schs
Montessori School (Christian)
136 Piedmont Road
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-4842
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-4842
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Day Star Montessori School
Montessori School
215 Dempsey Rd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-1618
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-1618
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 150 students Tuition listed
Jacklin Commons KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
860 N. Hillview Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-0444
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-0444
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Jacklin Commons KinderCare]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Jacklin Commons KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
860 N Hillview Dr
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-0444
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-0444
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1323 Great Mall Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 307-8249
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 307-8249
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Rise Academy
(Islamic)
4415 Fortran Ct
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 389-7607
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 389-7607
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 171 students
Valor Academy
(Latter Day Saints)
45819 Bridgeport Pl
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 573-4556
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 573-4556
5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 7 students
North Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
941 Clyde Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Tuition listed
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School
(Catholic)
1390 Five Wounds Ln
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 293-0425
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 293-0425
6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Monarch Christian Schs
Montessori School (Christian)
136 Piedmont Road
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-4842
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-4842
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1500 Yosemite Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 413-1471
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 413-1471
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 503 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Foothill Adventst School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1991 Landess Ave
Milpitas, CA 95035
(559) 759-9455
Milpitas, CA 95035
(559) 759-9455
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 65 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8
125 N. Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 539-5342
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 539-5342
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 83 students Tuition listed
Milpitas Christian School ![Milpitas Christian School Photo]( "Milpitas Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
3435 Birchwood Lane
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 945-6530
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 945-6530
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 313 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Monarch Christian Schs
Montessori School (Christian)
136 Piedmont Road
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-4842
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-4842
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Day Star Montessori School
Montessori School
215 Dempsey Rd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-1618
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-1618
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 150 students Tuition listed
Jacklin Commons KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
860 N. Hillview Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-0444
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-0444
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Jacklin Commons KinderCare]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Jacklin Commons KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
860 N Hillview Dr
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-0444
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-0444
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alexander Rose Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Roswell Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2668
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2668
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Calaveras Hills
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1331 East Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
William Burnett Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Fanyon
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2650
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2650
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Robert Randall World Languages
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Edsel Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2662
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2662
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rancho Milpitas Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1915 Yellowstone Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2656
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2656
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 693 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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