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Best 91001 California Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,351 students in 91001, CA (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,038 public students). 31% of all K-12 students in 91001, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 91001, CA include Pasadena Waldorf High School and Pasadena Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
18% of private schools in 91001, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked 91001 California Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2046 Allen Avenue
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 657-2742
Gr: NS-6 | 169 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Pasadena Waldorf High School
Special Program Emphasis
536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students Tuition listed
Pasadena Waldorf School
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Special Program Emphasis
(4)
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
Gr: NS-12 | 340 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2151 Lake Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 345-0540
Gr: PK-6 | 18 students
Fair Oaks School
(6)
2704 Fair Oaks Avenue
Altadena, CA 91001
(818) 516-7603
Gr: K-6 | 21 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Firehouse Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1923 Allen Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-2865
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Five Acres School
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Special Education School
760 Mountain View Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-6793
Gr: 3-10 | 51 students
Meher Montessori School
Montessori School
943 E Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-1171
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Princeton Montessori School
All-girls | Montessori School
922 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-2244
Gr: NS | 12 students Tuition listed
2501 Maiden Ln
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-5020
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth School
(Catholic)
1840 Lake Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7727
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 91001 California

91001, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2933 El Nido Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 395-7100
Gr: K-12
3544 Canon Blvd
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 345-9929
Gr: PK | 112 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 91001, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 91001, CA include Pasadena Waldorf High School and Pasadena Waldorf School.
How many private schools are located in 91001?
11 private schools are located in 91001.
How diverse are private schools in 91001?
91001 private schools are approximately 54% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in 91001 go to private school?
31% of all K-12 students in 91001 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 91001?
18% of private schools in 91001 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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