Top 5 Best Pasadena Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 private high schools serving 4,693 students in Pasadena, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in Pasadena, CA include Mayfield Senior School, Sequoyah School and Westridge School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
17% of private high schools in Pasadena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Pasadena Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Mayfield Senior School
Mayfield Senior School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
500 Bellefontaine St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Sequoyah School
Sequoyah School Photo
(19)
K-8: 535 S. Pasadena Ave/High School: 301 N. Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-4351
Grades: K-12
| 434 students
Westridge School
Westridge School Photo - Westridge is an independent, forward-thinking girls school for students in grades 4-12. We are committed to educating intellectually adventurous thinkers, and courageous, compassionate leaders.
All-girls
(4)
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Grades: 4-12
| 550 students
EF Academy Pasadena
EF Academy Pasadena Photo - EF Academy Pasadena is a private day and boarding high school, welcoming students from over 30 nationalities. Students become global changemakers by learning about design thinking and participating in EF Academy's signature Innovation and Impact Program.
(1)
1505 E Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 507-9223
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
35 N. Lake Ave., Ste. 160
Pasadena, CA 91101
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
La Salle High School
(Catholic)
(1)
3880 E Sierra Madre Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 696-4309
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Maranatha High School
Maranatha High School Photo - The first stop on your visit to Maranatha High School's beautiful 9-acre campus is the Student Center which houses the Minuteman Cafe, several classrooms, and administrative offices.
(Christian)
(2)
169 South Saint John Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 817-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy
The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy Photo - Arts education is a core value at Frostig School.
Special Education School
971 N. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255
Grades: 1-12
| 218 students
Polytechnic School
1030 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-6303
Grades: K-12
| 862 students
Villa Esperanza Services
Villa Esperanza Services Photo - Samantha communication with Gwendolyn Meier, Villa's Speech Director.
Special Education School
2116 East Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919
Grades: 1-12
| 64 students
The Waverly School
(1)
67 W Bellevue Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-5940
Grades: PK-12
| 354 students
2495 E Mountain St
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 794-0363
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Hillsides Education Center
Special Education School
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 254-2274
Grades: 1-12
| 71 students
Irl - Westmoreland Academy
Special Education School
5 Westmoreland Pl
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 356-1500
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Pasadena
Special Program Emphasis
959 E Walnut St Ste 110
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-0865
Grades: 5-10
| 6 students
Oak Knoll Montessori School
Montessori School
1200 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 345-9929
Grades: NS-9
| 84 students
Rosemary School
All-girls | Special Education School
36 S Kinneloa Avenue Suite 110
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 844-3033
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Sequoyah School
(1)
301 N Orange
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 441-2076
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Pasadena, California

Pasadena, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1415 N Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-5406
Grades: K-5
| 14 students
200 S. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 795-0658
Grades: PK-7
| 75 students
The Peace & Justice Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Program Emphasis (Mennonite)
2033 E. Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 345-0504
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 720-8116
Grades: K-9
| 120 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Pasadena, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Pasadena, CA include Mayfield Senior School, Sequoyah School and Westridge School.
How many private high schools are located in Pasadena, CA?
18 private high schools are located in Pasadena, CA.
How diverse are private high schools in Pasadena, CA?
Pasadena, CA private high schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 47%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Pasadena, CA?
17% of private high schools in Pasadena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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