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#329 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 10% of private schools

Santa Catalina School

High School

1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey, CA 93940

Private
439
Students
8.2:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
Top 10%
in CA

About Santa Catalina School

Santa Catalina School is a private high school in Monterey, CA 93940. The school serves approximately 439 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5/10, placing it in the 89.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $110,669, where 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 6 public schools in Monterey, Santa Catalina School rates higher overall (5.5 vs 4.7 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Santa Catalina School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Monterey, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
This School
vs
22.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
439
This School
vs
619
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.5
This School
vs
4.7
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Santa Catalina School (this school) 5.5
Bay View Academy 3.3
La Mesa 4.7
Monterey High 6.8
Big Sur Charter 4.0
Monte Vista 5.0
George C. Marshall Elementary 4.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.2:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 439
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey, CA 93940

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
SANTA CATALINA SCHOOL Monterey 0.0 mi 5.5
Bay View Academy Monterey 0.6 mi 3.3
La Mesa Monterey 0.9 mi 4.7
SAN CARLOS SCHOOL Monterey 1.3 mi 5.5
San Carlos Elementary Monterey 1.3 mi 5.5
Classical Christian Academy Monterey Bay Monterey 1.3 mi 5.5
Catherine Dior School Monterey 1.4 mi 5.5
MONTEREY BAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Seaside 1.7 mi 3.5
Del Rey Woods Elementary Seaside 1.7 mi 3.8
Monterey High Monterey 1.8 mi 6.8
Big Sur Charter Monterey 2.1 mi 4.0
Sojourner Academy Monterey 2.2 mi 5.5
PENINSULA ADVENTIST SCHOOL Seaside 2.2 mi 3.5
Peninsula Adventist School Seaside 2.2 mi 3.5
TRINITY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Monterey 2.4 mi 5.5
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Seaside 2.4 mi 6.1
Monte Vista Monterey 2.4 mi 5.0
Seaside High Seaside 2.8 mi 4.7
Martin Luther King Seaside 2.6 mi 4.8
International School of Monterey Seaside 2.7 mi 3.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93940 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$110,669

Median Home Value

$1,039,700

Median Rent

$2,305/mo

Population

30,951

College Educated

54.3%

Homeownership

43%

Avg Commute

19.6 min

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Median Age

42.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Santa Catalina School

What grades does Santa Catalina School serve?

Santa Catalina School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Santa Catalina School?

Santa Catalina School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Catalina School?

The student-teacher ratio at Santa Catalina School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Santa Catalina School rank in CA?

Santa Catalina School is ranked #329 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Santa Catalina School's MySchoolScout rating?

Santa Catalina School has a composite rating of 5.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Santa Catalina School a private school?

Yes, Santa Catalina School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Monterey
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details