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St. Thomas Aquinas School

1501 S Atlantic Blvd
Monterey Park, CA 91754

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St. Thomas Aquinas School in Monterey Park, CA, serves 147 udents in grades K–8 within a suburban community setting.

Founded in 1963, this California K–8 private school operates under Catholic affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.

The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 9 full–time teachers, supporting a diverse student body of approximately 97% students of color.

Annual tuition is $5,400, positioning. Thomas Aquinas among more affordable private school options in the Los Angeles area.

Thomas Aquinas ranks in the top 20% atewide for affordability and student diversity among California private schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 147 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,400
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Thomas Aquinas School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1963

Student Body

Total Students

147 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

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,400

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School Notes

School Motto: Better to illuminate than merely to shine.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 147 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,400
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,193 for elementary schools and $23,825 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).