St. Stephen Martyr School opened its doors in 1926 to provide thefamilies of Monterey Park with an opportunity for their children toreceive a Catholic School education.
Under the leadership of Fr.Michael Conneally, four classrooms were opened and staffed by thesisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
The school celebratedits first graduating class in 1928.The needs of the Catholiccommunity in Monterey Park continued to grow.
As a result, a newchurch and convent were built. New classrooms were added to theschool until it became a fully enrolled 16-room school servingstudents in grades 1 through 8.
front When the 16-roomconfiguration was completed in 1964, the school served 743 pupils.By early 1980's, enrollment was approximately 600 students.
St.Stephen Martyr uses a collaborative school model. Sharedparticipation from stakeholders such as parents, students, and thecommunity allow us to gather diverse input and buy-in.
We have aformal Advisory School Board, Parent-Teacher-Organization, andStudent Council. Shared governance is important in accessing thetalents and skills of our community to promote the well-being ofour students.
At St. Stephen Martyr School, parents, teachers,students and staff form a learning and faith community committed tohelping each student develop academic and communication skills,grow in understanding of Catholic faith, demonstrate Christ-likequalities of compassion, tolerance and respect, become life-longlearners who demonstrate personal responsibility and commitment tothe larger community.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
213 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. St.ephen Martyr School?
The application deadline for St. St.ephen Martyr School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. St.ephen Martyr School is Ramona Convent Secondary School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Thomas More School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Monterey Park United Methodist (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Monterey Park United Methodist
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Grades: PK-K | 87 students 0.3 miles 333 S. Garfield Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 573-1240
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 573-1240
0.3
PK-K
87
Happy Day School
Alternative School
Grades: PK-K | 120 students 0.5 miles 507 N Chandler Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2919
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2919
0.5
PK-K
120
Grades: K | 14 students 0.6 miles 618 N Moore Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2011
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2011
0.6
K
14
Esther's Nest Children's School
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 28 students 1 miles 315 N New Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 288-0323
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 288-0323
1
PK-K
28
Granada Park Umc Nursery School And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 39 students 1.1 miles 1850 W Hellman Ave
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 284-5006
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 284-5006
1.1
PK-K
39
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