Nativity Elementary School in El Monte, CA, serves 222 students in grades K through 9 within a suburban community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 supported by 11 teaching staff members.
Nativity Elementary School is affiliated with the Catholic religion and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
The student body is highly diverse, with 98% of students representing students of color, ranking in the top 20% for diversity among California private schools.
As a California K–9 private school in El Monte, it offers education rooted in Catholic traditions with a focus on elementary and secondary grade levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Nativity Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
222 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Nativity Elementary School?
The application deadline for Nativity Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Nativity Elementary School is New Life Christian School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian School
(Baptist)
3523 Meeker Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Tuition listed
K-step Montessori ![K-step Montessori Photo]( "K-step Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
3400 Aero Jet Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 569-2641
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 569-2641
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 127 students
Pearl Preparatory School ![Pearl Preparatory School Photo - Pearl Prep uses a hands-on approach to education. All students go on monthly field trips in coordination with the classroom curriculum.]( "Pearl Preparatory School Photo - Pearl Prep uses a hands-on approach to education. All students go on monthly field trips in coordination with the classroom curriculum.")
(Christian)
1307 E. Longden Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 442-7737
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 442-7737
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
El Monte Education Center
Special Program Emphasis
3017 Tyler Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 443-8932
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 443-8932
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Tuition listed
10313 Lower Azusa Rd
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 688-2726
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 688-2726
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian School
(Baptist)
3523 Meeker Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Tuition listed
4900 Kings Row
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 453-0338
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 453-0338
1.3 miles
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
5150 Farna Ave
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 444-9531
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 444-9531
1.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
U.s. Fine Art Education Center
Vocational/Technical School
9451 1/2 Las Tunas Dr,
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 287-7204
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 287-7204
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12
Arcadia Christian School
(Christian)
1900 S Santa Anita Ave
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 574-8229
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 574-8229
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian School
(Baptist)
3523 Meeker Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Tuition listed
K-step Montessori ![K-step Montessori Photo]( "K-step Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
3400 Aero Jet Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 569-2641
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 569-2641
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 127 students
Pearl Preparatory School ![Pearl Preparatory School Photo - Pearl Prep uses a hands-on approach to education. All students go on monthly field trips in coordination with the classroom curriculum.]( "Pearl Preparatory School Photo - Pearl Prep uses a hands-on approach to education. All students go on monthly field trips in coordination with the classroom curriculum.")
(Christian)
1307 E. Longden Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 442-7737
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 442-7737
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
El Monte Education Center
Special Program Emphasis
3017 Tyler Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 443-8932
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 443-8932
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Tuition listed
4900 Kings Row
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 453-0338
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 453-0338
1.3 miles
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian School
(Baptist)
3523 Meeker Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Tuition listed
K-step Montessori ![K-step Montessori Photo]( "K-step Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
3400 Aero Jet Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 569-2641
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 569-2641
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 127 students
10313 Lower Azusa Rd
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 688-2726
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 688-2726
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Burdicks School For Little Children
Daycare / Preschool
4124 Maxson Rd
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 442-6719
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 442-6719
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Agape Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
9537 Telstar Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 450-7686
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 450-7686
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
El Monte Union High School Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5050 Kings Row
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 258-4943
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 258-4943
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Legore Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11121 Bryant Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2329
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2329
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 North California
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 706 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 North Esto
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2310
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2310
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Shirpser Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4020 North Gibson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2393
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2393
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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