St. Thomas Aquinas School

1501 S Atlantic Blvd Monterey Park, CA 91754
www.stampkschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

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

About the 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)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Affordability

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1963

Student Body

Total Students
147 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & 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)

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

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,263 for elementary schools and $23,987 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).

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