St. Monica Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Santa Monica, CA
1039 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Santa Monica since at least 2011
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Santa Monica, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 287 students and around 18 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 287
- Teachers
- 15.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 18.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 147 girls, 140 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 77% 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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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Monica Catholic Elementary School
What grades does St. Monica Catholic Elementary School serve?
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Monica Catholic Elementary School?
About 287 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Monica Catholic Elementary School?
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