#1 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Lighthouse Church School
Pentecostal school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 35% of students
Santa Monica, CA
A-Overall grade142 students10 students per teacher
2026 lists
Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Private schools in Santa Monica, CA with the most varied mix of students. Top 8 of 8 schools.
#2 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Monica, CA
St. Annes School
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 41% of students
Santa Monica, CA
A+Overall grade136 students15 students per teacher
#3 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Monica, CA
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 45% of students
Santa Monica, CA
AOverall grade287 students18 students per teacher
#4 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Monica, CA
New Roads School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 48% of students
Santa Monica, CA
AOverall grade562 students7 students per teacher
#5 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Carlthorp School
Independent school · Grades K–6
Largest group: 50% of students
Santa Monica, CA
A+Overall grade280 students5 students per teacher
#6 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Pacifica Christian High School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 50% of students
Santa Monica, CA
A+Overall grade255 students10 students per teacher
#7 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Ps1 Pluralistic School
Alternative school · Grades K–6
Largest group: 50% of students
Santa Monica, CA
A+Overall grade200 students9 students per teacher
#8 Most Diverse Private Schools in Santa Monica, CA
Sycamore Community School
Independent school · Grades K–7
Largest group: 67% of students
Santa Monica, CA
BOverall grade92 students9 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.