St. Monica Academy
Primary and Secondary EducationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
St. Monica Academy is an independent Catholic school serving elementary through college-preparatory high school students, with a classical pedagogy and liberal arts curriculum that emphasizes faith, reason, and virtue. Based in Pasadena, California, the institution aims to cultivate memory, reasoning, and communication skills aligned with developmental stages, fostering a lifelong love of learning and preparing students to excel in higher education while developing strong writing, speaking, and problem-solving abilities. The school describes its offerings as forming students to become scholars of history and culture, curious about science, observant, discerning, and independent thinkers who can assume leadership roles. Founded in 2001 by parents, the academy operates with a focus on education within the Roman Catholic tradition and seeks to guide students through a classical education framework. The campus membership ranges across primary and secondary levels, and the school serves families seeking a faith-based, academically rigorous environment in the Pasadena region.