St. Monica School is a Co-ed Catholic Elementary school that serves students from Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Founded in 1919 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, St.
Monica School is also currently a member of the Sisters of St.
Joseph of Orange Education Network. The administration, faculty, and staff of St.
Monica School cooperate with our parent community to provide a loving, Christ centered environment where each student is nurtured and given the opportunity to thrive.
Our academic curriculum is challenging. We pride ourselves in producing graduates who are well prepared to excel in the high school of their choice.
Offered both within our curriculum and as extra-curricular activities, we offer an active athletic program, a focus on science, technology use that is integrated into the classroom curriculum, and participation in the fine arts and music.
Book Club, Chinese Language Program, Creative Writing Club, Dance & Aerobics, Ecology Club, Group Guitar Lessons, Group Piano Lessons, Media Club, Peer Tutoring, Science Adventures Club, Service Club, Student Choir, Student Council, Yearbook Club
School Notes
Class Sizes: The average size for our classes is between 20 - 25
students. Standardized Test Scores: Averaged by class, our
students' ITBS Scores (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) are consistently
within the 75th - 85th percentile range. 50% is the national norm.
We follow the test taking philosophy of the San Francisco
Archdiocese Department of Catholic Schools, which is to administer
standardized testing in September so that the results can be used
as a diagnostic tool for planning the remainder of the year's
curriculum. Graduates: Our graduates attend the best college
preparatory high schools in San Francisco, including St. Ignatius,
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Archbishop Riordan, Mercy, and Lowell.
Extra-Curricular Activities: We offer a variety of activities,
which are moderated by members of our faculty and are free for
student participation, including the Student Council, Student
Choir, Altar Service, Yearbook Club, School Newspaper, Peer
Tutoring, Media Club, and the Junior High Service Club. For an
additional cost, students are invited to participate in the CYO
Sports program (three sports each for the girls and boys of grades
3-8), our After School Chinese Language Program, Group Musical
Instrument Instruction (guitar and piano), Dance, and the Science
Adventures After School Club. Facilities: Classrooms for K-8,
Library, Gymnasium, Art Room, Science Room, Music Classroom, Piano
Room, Computer Lab, Counseling Center, and Extended Care Facility.
St. Monica School's tuition is approximately $5,320 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Monica School?
The acceptance rate of St. Monica School is 30%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. St. Monica School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
What sports does St. Monica School offer?
St. Monica School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
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