Very Good

#313 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 18% of private schools

St Monica Catholic Elementary School

Elementary School

1039 7TH ST, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

221

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

221

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#313 of 1,787

In Santa Monica

#3 of 10

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About St Monica Catholic Elementary School

St Monica Catholic Elementary School is a private elementary school in Santa Monica, CA. St Monica Catholic Elementary School serves approximately 221 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Monica Catholic Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.1 pts above CA schools

7.3

This school 7.3 · Very Good
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Monica Catholic Elementary 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.

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How St Monica Catholic Elementary School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Monica, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.4:1

This School

20.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

221

This School

538

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.3

This School

8.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 54.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 19.5% vs 0%

Black 2.3% vs 0%

Asian 2.3% vs 0%

St Monica Catholic Elementary School Santa Monica Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Monica Catholic Elementary School (this school)	—	221	12.4:1	7.3
Roosevelt Elementary	0.4 mi	588	21:1	8.3
Lincoln Middle	0.6 mi	884	20.1:1	9.0
Canyon Charter Elementary	1.0 mi	387	22.8:1	9.0
Franklin Elementary	1.3 mi	612	21.1:1	9.0
McKinley Elementary	1.3 mi	393	19.6:1	8.8
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)	1.6 mi	219	21.9:1	9.2
Will Rogers Elementary	1.7 mi	523	21.8:1	8.3
John Adams Middle	1.8 mi	808	18:1	8.7
Edison Elementary	1.9 mi	395	19.8:1	8.9
Grant Elementary	2.1 mi	570	21.9:1	9.2

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

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

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

B 5.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.6 / 10

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School Day Length 8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,440

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 63%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 221

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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)

White 54.3%

Two or More 20.4%

Hispanic 19.5%

Black 2.3%

Asian 2.3%

Pacific Islander 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1039 7TH ST, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Monica Catholic Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Canyon Charter Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Franklin Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, McKinley Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Santa Monica, see our Santa Monica schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST MONICA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica	0.0 mi	371	7.5
Sycamore Community School Santa Monica	0.3 mi	116	—
DRAGON ROCC ACADEMY Santa Monica	0.3 mi	262	—
Roosevelt Elementary Santa Monica	0.4 mi	588	8.3
Lincoln Middle Santa Monica	0.6 mi	884	9.0
PS1 PLURALISTIC SCHOOL Santa Monica	0.7 mi	208	6.7
PS1 Pluralistic School Santa Monica	0.7 mi	201	—
Carlthorp Santa Monica	0.8 mi	286	—
CARLTHORP SCHOOL Santa Monica	0.8 mi	280	7.5
PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica	0.8 mi	262	7.1
WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Santa Monica	0.8 mi	15	—
Westside Waldorf School Santa Monica	0.8 mi	72	—
Lighthouse Church School Santa Monica	1.0 mi	118	—
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH SCHOOL Santa Monica	1.0 mi	91	7.2
Canyon Charter Elementary Santa Monica	1.0 mi	387	9.0
Santa Monica High Santa Monica	1.1 mi	2,573	9.4
Franklin Elementary Santa Monica	1.3 mi	612	9.0
St. Anne Elementary Santa Monica	1.2 mi	117	—
ST ANNES SCHOOL Santa Monica	1.3 mi	142	7.0
McKinley Elementary Santa Monica	1.3 mi	393	8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90403 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$121,512

Median Home Value

$1,553,500

Median Rent

$2,443/mo

Population

25,087

College Educated

71.5%

Homeownership

28.7%

Avg Commute

28.1 min

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Median Age

44.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Monica Catholic Elementary School

What grades does St Monica Catholic Elementary School serve?

St Monica Catholic Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Monica Catholic Elementary School?

St Monica Catholic Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Monica Catholic Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Monica Catholic Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Monica Catholic Elementary School rank in CA?

St Monica Catholic Elementary School ranks #313 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Monica Catholic Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Monica Catholic Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Catholic Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Monica Catholic Elementary 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 St Monica Catholic Elementary School a religious school?

St Monica Catholic Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 87 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 74 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 91 Biker’s Paradise

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 221
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 18
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (310) 451-9801

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