St. Thomas Aquinas School

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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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
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
St. Thomas Aquinas School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

School Notes

  • School Motto: Better to illuminate than merely to shine.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Thomas Aquinas School cost?
St. Thomas Aquinas School's tuition is approximately $5,400 for private students.
When is the application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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 $18,023 for elementary schools and $23,472 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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