New Roads School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
AOverall grade562 students7 students per teacher
Private schools in Santa Monica, CA
10 private schools in Santa Monica, CA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Santa Monica since at least 2011
Santa Monica, CA
AOverall grade287 students18 students per teacher
Carlthorp School
Independent school · Grades K–6
The smallest classes of any independent school in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
A+Overall grade280 students5 students per teacher
Pacifica Christian High School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
The largest Christian school in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
A+Overall grade255 students10 students per teacher
Ps1 Pluralistic School
Alternative school · Grades K–6
Serving families in Santa Monica since at least 2011
Santa Monica, CA
A+Overall grade200 students9 students per teacher
Lighthouse Church School
Pentecostal school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 41% since 2011–12
Santa Monica, CA
A-Overall grade142 students10 students per teacher
St. Annes School
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools in California
Santa Monica, CA
A+Overall grade136 students15 students per teacher
Sycamore Community School
Independent school · Grades K–7
One of 4 independent schools in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
BOverall grade92 students9 students per teacher
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Pentecostal school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
B+Overall grade37 students7 students per teacher
Waldorf Early Childhood Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA
A-Overall grade8 students8 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Santa Monica, CA
How many private schools are in Santa Monica, CA?
10 private schools in Santa Monica, CA, with about 1,999 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Santa Monica, CA?
The most common are Christian schools (3), independent schools (3), Catholic schools (2).
Are there private high schools in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes: 4 private schools in Santa Monica, CA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Santa Monica, CA offer pre-K?
1 private school in Santa Monica, CA offers pre-K. Ask about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Santa Monica, CA have?
The average school has 9.8 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Santa Monica, CA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.