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Best Monterey Park 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 521 students in Monterey Park, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Monterey Park, CA include Happy Day School and Meher Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
43% of private preschools in Monterey Park, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Methodist).

Top-Ranked Monterey Park 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Happy Day School
Alternative School
507 N Chandler Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2919
Gr: PK-K | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meher Montessori School
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Montessori School
2009 S Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 724-0683
Gr: NS-6 | 122 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten
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Daycare / Preschool
(2)
618 N Moore Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2011
Gr: PK-K | 44 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1
Esther's Nest Children's School
Daycare / Preschool
315 N New Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 288-0323
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1749 Potrero Grande Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 324-3314
Gr: NS-12 | 23 students Tuition listed
Monterey Park Christian School
Monterey Park Christian School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
1951 S Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 890-4545
Gr: PK-K | 97 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Monterey Park United Methodist
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
333 S. Garfield Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 573-1240
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Monterey Park, California

Monterey Park, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
119 S Ramona Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 573-1716
Gr: NS-8 | 213 students

Overview

This Town (Monterey Park)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
521 Students
362,400 Students
% Average Students of Color
93%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
26,781 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
58%
Average Class Size
16 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,750
$15,667
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,850
$779
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$120
$5,765
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$30.72 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,687 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
30,525 Students
% Asian Students
6%
9%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
43,560 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
1 Student
12,191 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
196 Students
112,567 Students
% White Students
33%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
333 Students
143,224 Students
% of Others Students
56%
41%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Monterey Park, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Monterey Park, CA include Happy Day School and Meher Montessori School.
How many private preschools are located in Monterey Park?
7 private preschools are located in Monterey Park.
How diverse are private preschools in Monterey Park?
Monterey Park private preschools are approximately 93% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Monterey Park?
43% of private preschools in Monterey Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Methodist).

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