St. Monica Academy
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,550
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 3 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Monica Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
Student Body

Academics and Faculty
1-8 plaid jumpers (girls), navy pants (boys); 9-12 plaid skirts (girls), khaki pants and jackets (boys)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Crusaders for Life, Student Council, Yearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Schola (Choir), Shakespeare Play, Spring Musical
School Notes
- St. Monica Academy is a co-ed Catholic school with 255 students 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, and devotion to the liturgical calendar.
- The Cardinal Newman Society recently named St. Monica Academy to the Catholic High School Honor Roll as one of the Top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation, because of its academic excellence, Catholic identity, and civic education. St. Monica Academy is one of only three California high schools to receive this award.
- Out of 51 Catholic high schools in the Los Angeles Archdiocese, St. Monica Academy boasted the highest mean SAT scores in all three categories in 2013: Reading, Writing, and Math. The scores were as follows: Reading, 625; Writing 631; Math, 626. In the last 11 years, St. Monica students have achieved nine perfect scores of 800 on individual sections of the SAT. Three of those perfect 800s were earned in 2013.
- Graduates of St. Monica Academy are pursuing medicine, engineering, nursing, graphic design, television and film CGI, and liberal arts at colleges such as UCLA, Notre Dame, Thomas Aquinas College, the US Naval Academy, Christendom College, Catholic University of America, and Cal State San Luis Obispo.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Monica Academy cost?
St. Monica Academy's tuition is approximately $5,550 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 84%. St. Monica Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
What sports does St. Monica Academy offer?
St. Monica Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Volleyball.
What is St. Monica Academy's ranking?
St. Monica Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
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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