Excellent
#22 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 1% of private schools
Santa Catalina School
School · Monterey, CA
A private school in Monterey, CA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1500 MARK THOMAS DR, Monterey, CA 93940
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Santa Catalina School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,185/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,669
Median home value
$1,039,700
Median rent
$2,305/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
43%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93940; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Bay Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Big Sur CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Stevenson School - Pebble Beach CampusPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 773 | Compare → |
| Chartwell SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | 2–12 | 4.8 mi | 160 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Catalina School is listed in Monterey, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Santa Catalina School
Santa Catalina School is a private school in Monterey, CA, serving approximately 456 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Catalina School
What grades does Santa Catalina School serve?
Santa Catalina School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Santa Catalina School?
Santa Catalina School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Catalina School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Catalina School is 6.5:1. 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 ranks #22 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Santa Catalina School's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Catalina School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Santa Catalina School a private school?
Yes, Santa Catalina School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Santa Catalina School a religious school?
Santa Catalina School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 456
- Gender Split
- 21% M / 79% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Phone
- (831) 655-9300
- Area population (ZIP 93940)
- 30,951
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93940; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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