For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 327 students in South El Monte, CA (there are , serving 4,799 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in South El Monte, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in South El Monte, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in South El Monte, CA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
El Monte Education Center
Special Program Emphasis
3017 Tyler Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 443-8932
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 443-8932
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Tuition listed
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
10915 Michael Hunt Dr
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 758-1094
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 758-1094
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
South El Monte, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
El Monte Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
2400 Santa Anita Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 443-7235
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 443-7235
Gr: K-4 | 29 students
Overview
This Town (South El Monte)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
327 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
96%
52%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
19 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,388
$18,325
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.74
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
153 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
47%
11%
# Hispanic Students
106 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
16%
# Black Students
10 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
11 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
3%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 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
42 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
13%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in South El Monte, CA?
2 private schools are located in South El Monte, CA.
What percentage of students in South El Monte go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in South El Monte are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South El Monte?
50% of private schools in South El Monte are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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