San Carlos School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Monterey, CA
450 Church St, Monterey, CA 93940
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Monterey since at least 2011
San Carlos School is a Catholic diocesan school in Monterey, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 294 students and around 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Monterey. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 294
- Teachers
- 19 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 164 girls, 130 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Monterey
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in California (16 students per teacher).
- Larger than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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Questions about San Carlos School
What grades does San Carlos School serve?
San Carlos School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend San Carlos School?
About 294 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at San Carlos School?
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