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Saint Monica Preparatory

5.00 (1 review)
1039 7th Street Santa Monica, CA 90403
Tel: (310) 451-9801
www.saintmonicaprep.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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
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About the School

  • 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 Facts (2026)

  • 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

School Rankings

Saint Monica Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Largest student body
Sports offered
Most sports offered
Extra-curric.
Most extracurriculars offered
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSaint Monica Preparatory
Pre-K13
Kind24
125
214
322
431
523
636
737
844
994
10115
1176
12101
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Year Founded
1930
Colors
White, Green, Gold
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
655 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size
19 students
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 11 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,500
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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.: 82%
Admissions Director
Anna Korte and Roxanna Warmington
Application URL
Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
28 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art ClubAsian Cultural Club
Astronomy ClubBlack Cultural Society
Boxing ClubCampus Pride
Chess ClubDebate Club
Drama ClubElectronic Music club
Engineering ClubEnvironmental Club
Fashion ClubFuture Business Leaders of America
Gaming ClubKey Club
Makerspace ClubMariner Chronicle
Mathematics ClubMiddle Eastern Club
Nosotros ClubPre-Med Club
Sign Language ClubSurf Club
Thrift for ChangeWeight Lifting Club
Women's Activist ClubWriter's Circle

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Joe Mariner
  • 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.
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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 81%.
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: 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.

School Reviews

5  
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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The average private school tuition in Santa Monica, CA is $30,834 for elementary schools and $23,443 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Santa Monica, CA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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