ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ - Established 2003
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Top 23 · Lowest Tuition (CA)
Montessori Academy Of Arcadia

Monrovia ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 692 students in Monrovia, CA, 12% of all K-12 students in Monrovia, CA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
43% of private schools in Monrovia, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 7
  • # Students Served: 692
  • Average Tuition: $2,725
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 63%
  • View Monrovia, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 7
  • # Students Served: 692
  • Average Tuition: $2,725
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 63%
  • View Monrovia, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Monrovia ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Photo
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
206 E Palm Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 305-1188
View Profile
Map of Calvary Road Baptist Academy
Calvary Road Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
319 W Olive Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-4070
View Profile
Map of Excellence In Education Academy
Excellence In Education Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 190 students
Extracurriculars: 1
2640 S Myrtle Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 821-0025
View Profile
Map of First Lutheran School
First Lutheran School
Gr: K-9 | 86 students
Other Lutheran
1323 S Magnolia Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 357-3596
View Profile
Map of Foothill Preschool
Foothill Preschool
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
240 E Foothill Blvd
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-9147
View Profile
Map of Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 156 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
726 S Shamrock Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-5129
View Profile
Montessori Academy Of Arcadia Photo
Montessori Academy Of Arcadia
Gr: PK-K | 164 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Montessori School
940 W Duarte Road
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 447-2246
View Profile

Monrovia, CA ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

7
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
-22.2% (-2 schools) 10-yr
692
Students
-19.8% (-171 students) 10-yr
$2,725
Avg. Tuition
-72.8% (-$7,275) 7-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+45.5% (+5 students) 10-yr
63%
Students of Color
-17.1% (-13.0 pp) 10-yr
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-58.3% (-7.0) 10-yr
Download town snapshot: CSV | XML | JSON Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission.
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Monrovia)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,910 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s

YearMonrovia, CA Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20227
20217
20208
20199
20189
20178
20168
20159
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Students
692 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearMonrovia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202599180179
202499175172
202390181174
202291189185
202191185180
202084179171
201990179175
201889173172
2017110179180
2016110173178
2015108162167
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Students of Color
63%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonrovia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202563%51%34%
202463%51%34%
202365%50%33%
202264%48%33%
202164%48%32%
202066%48%32%
201967%48%31%
201867%47%31%
201781%50%32%
201681%49%32%
201576%49%32%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

0.71
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearMonrovia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.710.740.65
20240.710.740.65
20230.720.740.65
20220.730.730.64
20210.730.730.64
20200.750.730.64
20190.770.730.63
20180.770.730.63
20170.720.720.61
20160.720.720.61
20150.740.720.61
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
63 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
9%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMonrovia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259%11%5%
20249%11%5%
202310%11%5%
202211%10%4%
202111%10%4%
202015%10%4%
201917%10%4%
201817%10%4%
201716%10%4%
201616%10%4%
201513%10%4%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hispanic Students
118 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMonrovia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517%16%9%
202417%16%9%
202317%16%9%
202222%16%8%
202122%16%9%
202021%16%9%
201925%16%8%
201826%17%8%
201745%17%8%
201645%17%8%
201542%17%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Black Students
26 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMonrovia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%5%7%
20244%5%7%
20234%5%8%
20224%4%7%
20214%5%7%
20204%5%8%
20194%4%7%
20184%4%7%
20175%5%7%
20165%5%7%
20155%5%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# White Students
167 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
24%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMonrovia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202524%37%52%
202424%37%52%
202324%38%52%
202224%40%54%
202124%40%54%
202023%40%54%
201926%41%56%
201826%41%56%
201716%43%58%
201616%43%58%
201522%43%58%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
308 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
45%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMonrovia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202545%29%26%
202445%29%26%
202343%28%25%
202239%28%25%
202139%27%25%
202037%27%24%
201928%26%24%
201827%26%23%
201718%24%22%
201618%24%22%
201516%23%21%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
134 Teachers
55,580 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonrovia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20255:112:111:1
20245:112:111:1
20235:112:111:1
20225:112:111:1
20215:113:111:1
20205:113:112:1
20194:112:112:1
20184:112:112:1
201713:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201512:113:112:1
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearMonrovia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202547%59%55%
202447%58%54%
202347%58%54%
20223%59%54%
20213%59%54%
20203%58%54%
20193%58%53%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonrovia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025161715
2024161715
2023161715
2022121715
2021121715
2020121715
2019121715
2018111715
2017111715
2016111715
2015111715
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1270
(Out of 1600)
1264

SAT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearMonrovia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025127012611233
2024127012481230
2023127012461228
2022127012501229
2021127012491229
2020127012441226
2019127012391226
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,725
$17,519

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearMonrovia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$2,725$18,076$15,012
2024$2,725$17,195$13,254
2023$2,725$16,660$12,626
2022$7,100$15,979$12,187
2021$7,100$15,298$11,800
2020$7,100$14,748$11,512
2019$7,100$14,369$11,293
2018$10,000$13,813$11,017
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonrovia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202599%80%81%
202499%84%85%
202399%84%85%
202299%84%85%
202199%84%85%
202099%84%85%
201999%84%85%
2018100%84%85%
2017100%85%85%
2016100%84%85%
2015100%84%85%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monrovia, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Monrovia, CA is Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool.
How many private schools are located in Monrovia?
7 private schools are located in Monrovia.
How diverse are private schools in Monrovia?
Monrovia private schools are approximately 63% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Monrovia go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Monrovia are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monrovia?
43% of private schools in Monrovia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Recent Articles

When Your Child Struggles in One ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Subject
When Your Child Struggles in One ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Subject
Learn what to do when your child struggles in one private school subject, including identifying causes, working with teachers, evaluating support, tutoring, progress, and next steps effectively.
Is Your Child Challenged or Just Given More Work?
Is Your Child Challenged or Just Given More Work?
Learn how to distinguish meaningful academic rigor from excessive workload by evaluating assignments, feedback, classroom expectations, assessments, and intellectual challenge when comparing private schools for your child.
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Extra Help: Evaluating Teacher Access
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Extra Help: Evaluating Teacher Access
Learn how to evaluate private school extra-help systems, including teacher availability, scheduling, advising, response times, and access, so your child can receive meaningful academic support when needed most.
Area schools map

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (CA):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: