St. Thomas Aquinas School (2026-27 Profile)

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St. Thomas Aquinas School

1501 S Atlantic Blvd Monterey Park, CA 91754

Tel: (323) 261-6583

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 147 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,400
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. Thomas Aquinas School in Monterey Park, CA, serves 147 udents in grades Kâ€“8 within a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1963, this California Kâ€“8 private school operates under Catholic affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
The school maintains a udentâ€“teacher ratio of 16:1 with 9 fullâ€“time teachers, supporting a diverse student body of approximately 97% students of color.
Annual tuition is $5,400, positioning.
Thomas Aquinas among more affordable private school options in the Los Angeles area.
Thomas Aquinas ranks in the top 20% atewide for affordability and student diversity among California private schools.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 147 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,400
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Thomas Aquinas School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Thomas Aquinas School
Kind	15
1	12
2	13
3	15
4	19
5	28
6	12
7	14
8	19

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Year Founded

1963

School Motto

Better to illuminate than merely to shine.

Student Body

Total Students

147 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

97%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,400

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $17,445 for elementary schools and $23,760 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).