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
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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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
Calaveras Montessori School
Montessori School
1331 E Calaveras Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 945-1331
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 945-1331
0.4 miles
Gr: K | 10 students Tuition listed
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
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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
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