Excellent
#22 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 1% of private schools
Santa Catalina School
School
1500 MARK THOMAS DR, Monterey, CA 93940
Enrollment
456
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
456
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#22 of 1,787
In Monterey
#1 of 4
public schools
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Santa Catalina School
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About Santa Catalina School
Santa Catalina School is a private school in Monterey, CA. Santa Catalina School serves approximately 456 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Santa Catalina School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 6.5:1 students to teachers, Santa Catalina School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Santa Catalina School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Santa Catalina School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Monterey, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Santa Catalina School (this school) | 8.5 |
| Bay View Academy | 4.2 |
| La Mesa | 7.2 |
| Monterey High | 7.6 |
| Big Sur Charter | 4.3 |
| Monte Vista | 7.3 |
| George C. Marshall Elementary | 6.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1500 MARK THOMAS DR, Monterey, CA 93940
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Santa Catalina School may also want to explore other schools in the area. MONTEREY BAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 5.3/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Seaside), a more accessible option. Additionally, Big Sur Charter (rated 4.3/10, 2.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Monterey, see our Monterey schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Catalina School Monterey | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bay View Academy Monterey | 0.6 mi | 4.2 |
| La Mesa Monterey | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| SAN CARLOS SCHOOL Monterey | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| San Carlos Elementary Monterey | 1.3 mi | — |
| Classical Christian Academy Monterey Bay Monterey | 1.3 mi | — |
| Catherine Dior School Monterey | 1.4 mi | — |
| MONTEREY BAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Seaside | 1.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Del Rey Woods Elementary Seaside | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Monterey High Monterey | 1.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Big Sur Charter Monterey | 2.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Sojourner Academy Monterey | 2.2 mi | — |
| PENINSULA ADVENTIST SCHOOL Seaside | 2.2 mi | — |
| Peninsula Adventist School Seaside | 2.2 mi | — |
| TRINITY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Monterey | 2.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Seaside | 2.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Monte Vista Monterey | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Seaside High Seaside | 2.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Martin Luther King Seaside | 2.6 mi | 5.3 |
| International School of Monterey Seaside | 2.7 mi | 4.7 |
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
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CORE Charter Marysville, CA | 8.5 |
| Dimensions Collaborative Escondido, CA | 8.5 |
| Alder Grove Charter School 2 Eureka, CA | 8.4 |
| Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay Waterford, CA | 8.4 |
| Escalon Charter Academy Escalon, CA | 8.4 |
| FAIRMONT PRIVATE SCHOOL San Juan Capistrano, CA | 8.6 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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