For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,027 students in 93940, CA (there are , serving 2,566 public students). 29% of all K-12 students in 93940, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in 93940, CA include Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School, York School, and Santa Catalina School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top-Ranked 93940 California 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Carlos School
(Catholic)
450 Church St
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-1324
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]( "Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo")
(Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition listed
Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2 Justin Ct
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
680 Belden St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
Gr: 5-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 93940, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in 93940, CA include Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School, York School, and Santa Catalina School.
How many private schools are located in 93940?
6 private schools are located in 93940.
How diverse are private schools in 93940?
93940 private schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in 93940 go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in 93940 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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