St. Monica Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 270 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,800
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 3 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Monica Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Monica Academy
1	14
2	20
3	21
4	19
5	27
6	24
7	26
8	30
9	20
10	30
11	16
12	23

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Year Founded

2001

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School Motto

Faith, Reason, Virtue

Student Body

Total Students

270 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

28%

Average Class Size

23 students

Average SAT score

1266

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

1-8 plaid jumpers (girls), navy pants (boys); 9-12 plaid skirts (girls), khaki pants and jackets (boys)

Number of AP Courses

9 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP ChemistryAP Latin

AP LiteratureAP Statistics

Honors GeometryHonors Latin V

Honors Physics

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 3 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,800

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Tuition Notes

$7,500 for first student in family in grades 1-6. $8300 for first student in family in grades 7-8. $14,800 for fist student in family in high school students. Discounts for each additional child. Fourth enrolled child is free.

% on Financial Aid

23%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,500

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Mrs. Andrea Zampiello

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFlag Football

GolfSwimming

Volleyball

Colors

Green, Gold, Navy Blue

School Mascot

Crusaders

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Community Service ProjectsWashington D.C. Trip

Club or Organization:

Crusaders for LifeStudent Council

Yearbook Staff

Arts and Music Programs:

Schola (Choir)Shakespeare Play

Spring Musical

School Notes

St. Monica Academy is an elementary school and college preparatory high school with a classical pedagogy and a classical liberal arts curriculum.
St. Monica Academy seeks to form students in faith, reason and virtue by imparting authentic Catholic principles and by introducing young minds to classical literature and the other liberal arts.
Teaching methods are directed toward developing memory, sound reasoning, and communication skills in keeping with the natural stages of childhood intellectual development.

St. Monica Academy is a co-ed Catholic school with 270students enrolled in Grades 1 through 12. The natural beauty of the campus, the intimate size of the classes, and the emphasis on charity contribute to a unique family-like atmosphere. Highlights of the core curriculum are poetry, classic literature, Latin, heroes of history, hands-on math and science, performances of Shakespeare and the polyphonic masters,weekly mass, and monthly confessions opportunities.

St. Monica Academy is listed in the Newman Guide, which identifies "exemplary Catholic educators and institutions committed to truth and the integral formation of students".

St. Monica Academy currently offers the following CIF sports: Boys and Girls Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Baseball, Boys and Girls Swimming, Boys and Girls Golf, Boys and Girls Track (primarily running events)

Graduates of St. Monica Academy have pursuedmedicine, engineering, nursing, economics, classics, graphic design, television and film CGI, theliberal arts, and religious vocations at colleges such as UCLA, Berkley, Notre Dame, Thomas Aquinas College, the US Naval Academy, West Point,MIT, Christendom College, Catholic University of America, Hillsdale College, Benedictine College, and numerous Cal-State universties.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Monica Academy cost?

St. Monica Academy's tuition is approximately $14,800 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Monica Academy?

The acceptance rate of St. Monica Academy is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 80%.

What sports does St. Monica Academy offer?

St. Monica Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Swimming and Volleyball.

What is St. Monica Academy's ranking?

St. Monica Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Monica Academy?

The application deadline for St. Monica Academy is Feb. 3 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 3 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,294 for elementary schools and $23,987 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).