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Santa Catalina School Photo - An aerial view of the Santa Catalina campus in Monterey, California

Best Monterey Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 458 students in Monterey, CA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Monterey, CA include Santa Catalina School and York School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
67% of private high schools in Monterey, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Monterey Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
York School
York School Photo - Our campus is situated on the sunny York hilltop.
(1)
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Santa Catalina School
Santa Catalina School Photo - The Marine Ecology Research Program on their summer trip to Hawaii.
All-girls (Catholic)
(6)
1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition listed
Trinity Christian High School
Trinity Christian High School Photo - The Franklin Street Voices is our Honors Choir group which performs throughout the Monterey Peninsula.
(Christian)
(2)
680 Belden St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
Gr: 5-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Monterey)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
458 Students
275,587 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
73 Teachers
26,823 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
61%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1234
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,295
$23,392
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,750
$12,545
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$56 million
$30.72 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.73
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
87 Students
34,996 Students
% Asian Students
16%
13%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
43,304 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
16%
# Black Students
34 Students
15,799 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
333 Students
115,814 Students
% White Students
60%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,949 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
17 Students
48,798 Students
% of Others Students
3%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Monterey, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Monterey, CA include Santa Catalina School and York School.
How many private high schools are located in Monterey?
3 private high schools are located in Monterey.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Monterey?
67% of private high schools in Monterey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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