Character fostered in a close-knit community. Guidance based on the individual.
Education developed both inside and outside the classroom. Spirituality discovered through Catholic teachings.
We work hard, play with spirit and grow together. This is the Mariner Way.
Saint Monica Preparatory nurtures kind and accomplished students who graduate with a strong sense of self, prepared to meet the challenges of a successful life and act as responsible citizens in our world.
Join us on the journey! Formerly known as St. Monica Catholic Elementary School and St.
Monica Catholic High School, we are proud to welcome students TK through 12 as one united school.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Yearly Tuition: $24,500
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 19 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 11 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Saint Monica Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1930
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 30, 2026
School Mascot
Joe Mariner
Student Body
Total Students
655 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size
19 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniforms
School Colors
White, Green, Gold
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 11 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,500
Tuition Notes
TK $11,182
K-5 $9,482
6-8 $10,482
9-12 $15,565
9-12 International $20,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Anna Korte and Roxanna Warmington
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
28 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Asian Cultural Club, Astronomy Club, Black Cultural Society, Boxing Club, Campus Pride, Chess Club, Debate Club, Drama Club, Electronic Music club, Engineering Club, Environmental Club, Fashion Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Gaming Club, Key Club, Makerspace Club, Mariner Chronicle, Mathematics Club, Middle Eastern Club, Nosotros Club, Pre-Med Club, Sign Language Club, Surf Club, Thrift for Change, Weight Lifting Club, Women's Activist Club, Writer's Circle
Art Club, Asian Cultural Club, Astronomy Club, Black Cultural Society, Boxing Club, Campus Pride, Chess Club, Debate Club, Drama Club, Electronic Music club, Engineering Club, Environmental Club, Fashion Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Gaming Club, Key Club, Makerspace Club, Mariner Chronicle, Mathematics Club, Middle Eastern Club, Nosotros Club, Pre-Med Club, Sign Language Club, Surf Club, Thrift for Change, Weight Lifting Club, Women's Activist Club, Writer's Circle
School Notes
- The 2022-2023 school year marks a new chapter in our nearly one hundred year history. The two schools formerly known as St. Monica Catholic Elementary School and St. Monica Catholic High School come together to form a single, TK-12 co-educational parish school. As one school Saint Monica Preparatory offers a dynamic, cohesive and comprehensive learning environment where students are known, seen, challenged and nurtured. Founded in 1930, we are just seven blocks from the beach and nestled in the heart of the community of Santa Monica, California. We offer a place for students to grow in body, mind and spirit within a diverse Catholic community.
- At Saint Monica Preparatory, we nurture the individual. Through robust course studies and varied co-curricular activities, students take risks and discover their unique gifts and talents. We believe that learning extends beyond the classroom to the lab, the athletic field, the stage, the parishand the natural world that surrounds our campus. Within a close-knit community, students are challenged by rigorous academic standards anchored in character and spiritual formation.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Saint Monica Preparatory cost?
Saint Monica Preparatory's tuition is approximately $24,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Saint Monica Preparatory?
The acceptance rate of Saint Monica Preparatory is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What sports does Saint Monica Preparatory offer?
Saint Monica Preparatory offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Saint Monica Preparatory is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is Saint Monica Preparatory's ranking?
Saint Monica Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Saint Monica Preparatory?
The application deadline for Saint Monica Preparatory is Jan. 11 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 11 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Saint Monica Preparatory located?
Saint Monica Preparatory is located in the Wilshire Montana neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in Wilshire Montana.
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The nearest high school to Saint Monica Preparatory is St. Monica Catholic High School (0.0 miles away)
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Grades: K-6 | 200 students 0.7 miles 1225 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 394-1313
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 394-1313
0.7
K-6
200
Grades: K-6 | 280 students 0.8 miles 438 San Vicente Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 451-1332
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 451-1332
0.8
K-6
280
Grades: K-6 | 42 students 1.1 miles 1909 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-3551
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-3551
1.1
K-6
42
Grades: K-12 | 1,218 students 1.4 miles 1714 21st St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 309-9863
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 309-9863
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K-12
1,218
Grades: NS-8 3.4 miles 17310 W Sunset Blvd
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-7064
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-7064
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School Reviews
5 5/30/2013
St. Monica Catholic Elementary was the other half of our parenting team! My children are both in graduate school now and they got a fantastic foundation at this school. We are profoundly grateful and highly recommend this school community.
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