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#642 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 36% of private schools
St Monica Academy
School · Montrose, CA
A private school in Montrose, CA serving grades 1st – 12th.
2361 DEL MAR RD, Montrose, CA 91020
- 10.9:1 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.
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Where St Monica Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,899
Median home value
$880,700
Median rent
$2,258/mo
College educated
50.9%
Homeownership
22.6%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91020; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott InstitutePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| College ViewEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Verdugo AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Glendale Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 329 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Monica Academy is listed in Montrose, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Monica Academy
St Monica Academy is a private school in Montrose, CA, serving approximately 267 students in grades 1st-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #642 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Monica Academy
What grades does St Monica Academy serve?
St Monica Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend St Monica Academy?
St Monica Academy has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Monica Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Monica Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Monica Academy rank in CA?
St Monica Academy ranks #642 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Monica Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Monica Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Monica Academy a private school?
Yes, St Monica Academy 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 St Monica Academy a religious school?
St Monica Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 369-7310
- Area population (ZIP 91020)
- 7,265
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 91020; 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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