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Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Photo - All Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool programs reflect a commitment to provide children with the opportunity to promote their positive character traits of kindness, trustworthiness, and integrity.

Best Monrovia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 692 students in Monrovia, CA (there are , serving 4,920 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Monrovia, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Monrovia, CA is Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
43% of private schools in Monrovia, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Monrovia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Photo - All Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool programs reflect a commitment to provide children with the opportunity to promote their positive character traits of kindness, trustworthiness, and integrity.
Daycare / Preschool
206 E Palm Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 305-1188
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Calvary Road Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
319 W Olive Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-4070
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2640 S Myrtle Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 821-0025
Gr: 1-12 | 190 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
First Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
1323 S Magnolia Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 357-3596
Gr: K-9 | 86 students
Foothill Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
240 E Foothill Blvd
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-9147
Gr: K | 4 students
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
726 S Shamrock Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-5129
Gr: K-8 | 156 students
Montessori Academy Of Arcadia
Montessori Academy Of Arcadia Photo - Serendipity Early Care & Education Center
Montessori School
940 W Duarte Road
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 447-2246
Gr: PK-K | 164 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Monrovia)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
692 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
63%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
134 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1270
(Out of 1600)
1264

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,725
$18,325
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
63 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
9%
11%
# Hispanic Students
118 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%
# Black Students
26 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
167 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
24%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
308 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
45%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Monrovia, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Monrovia, CA is Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool.
How many private schools are located in Monrovia?
7 private schools are located in Monrovia.
How diverse are private schools in Monrovia?
Monrovia private schools are approximately 63% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Monrovia go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Monrovia are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monrovia?
43% of private schools in Monrovia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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