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All Saints Day School Photo - Nestled along the river on over 20 scenic acres, our campus offers one of Monterey's most inspiring settings for education and exploration. Recent upgrades include a state-of-the-art sports complex with a turf field, track, tennis courts, organic garden, amphitheater, and an enhanced outdoor chapel. These spaces are designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit of every student.

Best Monterey County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 private schools serving 3,664 students in Monterey County, CA (there are , serving 73,351 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Monterey County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Monterey County, CA include San Carlos School, Peninsula Adventist School, and Sacred Heart School.
The average tuition cost is $22,207, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,325.
72% of private schools in Monterey County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Monterey County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Palma School
Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.
All-boys (Catholic)
919 Iverson St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
York School
York School Photo - Our campus is situated on the sunny York hilltop.
(1)
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Day School
All Saints Day School Photo - Nestled along the river on over 20 scenic acres, our campus offers one of Monterey's most inspiring settings for education and exploration. Recent upgrades include a state-of-the-art sports complex with a turf field, track, tennis courts, organic garden, amphitheater, and an enhanced outdoor chapel. These spaces are designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit of every student.
(Episcopal)
(21)
8060 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
Gr: NS-8 | 266 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Junipero Serra School
Junipero Serra School Photo - Junipero Serra School, Carmel, CA
(Catholic)
(4)
3090 Rio Rd.
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-8322
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Peninsula Adventist School
Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1025 Mescal St
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
123 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
Gr: NS-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Carlos School
(Catholic)
450 Church St
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-1324
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo
(Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Santa Catalina School
Santa Catalina School Photo - The Marine Ecology Research Program on their summer trip to Hawaii.
All-girls (Catholic)
(6)
1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition listed
3152 Forest Lake Road
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
(831) 625-8309
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
24800 Dolores St
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
(831) 574-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anthem Christian School
Anthem Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
345 East Alvin Drive
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 449-0140
Gr: K-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chartwell School
Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.
Special Program Emphasis
2511 Numa Watson Road
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
Gr: 2-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hills View Christian School
(Baptist)
674 Harrison Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 442-3548
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
Madonna Del Sasso School
(Catholic)
20 Santa Teresa Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Monterey Bay Christian School
(Assembly of God)
(2)
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
455 Palma Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pegasus Montessori School
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
(1)
305 Reindollar Ave
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 883-1216
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Potrero Canyon School
Daycare / Preschool
8340 Carmel Valley Rd
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 625-0545
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Prunedale Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
8145 Prunedale North Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 737-8770
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2 Justin Ct
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
St. Dunstan's Episcopal School
Montessori School (Episcopal)
28003 Robinson Canyon Rd
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9250
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy
(Christian)
160 Pajaro St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-5052
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo - The Franklin Street Voices is our Honors Choir group which performs throughout the Monterey Peninsula.
(Christian)
(2)
680 Belden St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Monterey County, California

Monterey County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
274 Kidder St
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-2885
Gr: K-12
298 E Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 759-1840
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
526 California St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-0321
Gr: 3-11 | 28 students

Overview

This County (Monterey County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
25 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,664 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
48%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
417 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1234
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,207
$18,325
Average Summer Program Cost
$625
$1,061
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,779
$9,063
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$60.58 million
$33.94 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.74
# American Indian Students
27 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
507 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
12%
11%
# Hispanic Students
896 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
16%
# Black Students
118 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,976 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
48%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
73 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
518 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
12%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Monterey County, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Monterey County, CA include San Carlos School, Peninsula Adventist School, and Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Monterey County?
24 private schools are located in Monterey County.
How much do private schools cost in Monterey County?
The average tuition cost is $22,207, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,325.
How diverse are private schools in Monterey County?
Monterey County private schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Monterey County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Monterey County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monterey County?
72% of private schools in Monterey County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Monterey County are often viewed compared to one another?

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