El Monte Education Center in South El Monte, CA, serves co–ed students in grades K through 8 within a nonsectarian, suburban community.
Established in 1960, the school enrolls 200 students with a student–teacher ratio of 29:1 supported by 7 total teachers.
The school charges an annual tuition of $1,388, ranking it among the more affordable private schools in California.
The student body is 94.59% students of color, reflecting a diverse enrollment profile for this California K–8 private school.
As part of other school associations, El Monte Education Center offers an elementary and secondary education with a special program emphasis.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,388
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
El Monte Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
200 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Rafael Flores, New York Yankees' top minor league honor
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does El Monte Education Center cost?
El Monte Education Center's tuition is approximately $1,388 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from El Monte Education Center?
El Monte Education Center famous alumni include: Rafael Flores, New York Yankees' top minor league honor.
When is the application deadline for El Monte Education Center?
The application deadline for El Monte Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91s
The nearest high school to El Monte Education Center is Nativity Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is K-step Montessori (0.9 miles away)
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K-step Montessori ![K-step Montessori Photo]( "K-step Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
3400 Aero Jet Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 569-2641
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 569-2641
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 127 students
Nativity Elementary School
(Catholic)
10907 Saint Louis Dr
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 448-2414
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 448-2414
0.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 222 students
New Life Christian School
(Baptist)
3523 Meeker Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 374-7716
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Tuition listed
Agape Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
9537 Telstar Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 450-7686
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 450-7686
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
Telstar Montessori Child Care Center ![Telstar Montessori Child Care Center Photo]( "Telstar Montessori Child Care Center Photo")
Montessori School
9320 Telstar Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 312-6389
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 312-6389
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 43 students Sports: 1
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