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#2432 of 3,177 private schools in CA

St. Thomas Aquinas School

Elementary School

1501 South Atlantic Boulevard, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Private
147
Students
16.3:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#2432 of 3,177 in CA

About St. Thomas Aquinas School

St. Thomas Aquinas School is an private elementary school in Monterey Park, CA 91754. The school serves approximately 147 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 23.5th percentile among private schools in CA — an above 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 $81,890, where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compared to the 9 public schools in Monterey Park, St. Thomas Aquinas School rates higher overall (8.5 vs 7.0 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How St. Thomas Aquinas School compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Monterey Park, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
This School
vs
22:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
147
This School
vs
606
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.5
This School
vs
7.0
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St. Thomas Aquinas School (this school) 8.5
Brightwood Elementary 6.4
Robert Hill Lane Elementary 7.9
Bella Vista Elementary 6.9
Repetto Elementary 6.2
Macy Intermediate 8.0
Monterey Highlands Elementary 7.2
Ynez Elementary 6.7
Hillcrest Elementary 8.1
Monterey Vista Elementary 5.5

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)
C 2.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.3:1
🕐 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 147
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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

1501 South Atlantic Boulevard, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
ST THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOL Monterey Park 0.0 mi 8.5
Bella Vista Elementary Monterey Park 0.8 mi 6.9
Brightwood Elementary Monterey Park 0.7 mi 6.4
Robert Hill Lane Elementary Monterey Park 0.7 mi 7.9
MONTEREY PARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Monterey Park 0.7 mi 8.5
Pacific Baptist School Monterey Park 0.9 mi 8.5
Repetto Elementary Monterey Park 0.9 mi 6.2
Macy Intermediate Monterey Park 1.0 mi 8.0
Monterey Highlands Elementary Monterey Park 1.2 mi 7.2
Arts In Action Community Charter Los Angeles 1.2 mi 5.5
Our Lady of The Miraculous Medal Montebello 1.3 mi 4.4
ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL Alhambra 1.3 mi 7.9
St. Thomas More Catholic Elementary Alhambra 1.3 mi 7.9
Ynez Elementary Monterey Park 1.3 mi 6.7
Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary Los Angeles 1.2 mi 8.7
Fourth Street Elementary Los Angeles 1.4 mi 6.5
OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL Montebello 1.3 mi 4.4
KIPP Iluminar Academy Los Angeles 1.2 mi 4.6
KIPP Sol Academy Los Angeles 1.2 mi 2.1
Eastmont Intermediate Montebello 1.5 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91754 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,890

Median Home Value

$845,000

Median Rent

$1,884/mo

Population

33,176

College Educated

37.5%

Homeownership

56.1%

Avg Commute

28.7 min

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Median Age

46

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Happy DAy School Inc. Monterey Park, CA 8.5
Lexington Elementary Los Gatos, CA 8.5
Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary San Francisco, CA 8.5
ST THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOL Monterey Park, CA 8.5
BARNHART SCHOOL Arcadia, CA 8.4
Barnhart School Arcadia, CA 8.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St. Thomas Aquinas School

What grades does St. Thomas Aquinas School serve?

St. Thomas Aquinas School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St. Thomas Aquinas School?

St. Thomas Aquinas School has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Thomas Aquinas School?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Thomas Aquinas School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St. Thomas Aquinas School rank in CA?

St. Thomas Aquinas School is ranked #2432 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is St. Thomas Aquinas School's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Thomas Aquinas School has a composite rating of 8.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is St. Thomas Aquinas School a private school?

Yes, St. Thomas Aquinas 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 – 8th
Enrollment
147
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
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