Pasadena Waldorf School Photo - Waldorf students play team sports!

Best Altadena Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,351 students in Altadena, CA (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,038 public students). 31% of all K-12 students in Altadena, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Altadena, CA include Pasadena Waldorf School and Pasadena Waldorf High School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
18% of private schools in Altadena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Altadena Private Schools (2026)

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
Pasadena Waldorf School Photo - Waldorf students play team sports!
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
Five Acres School Photo - Our Campus
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
Sahag-mesrob Armenian Christian School
(Christian)
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 Altadena, California

Altadena, 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

Overview

This Town (Altadena)
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,351 Students
666,144 Students
% Average Students of Color
54%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
119 Teachers
55,545 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,782
$18,111
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,000
$8,934
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,583 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
72,127 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
104,529 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
16%
# Black Students
90 Students
30,311 Students
% Black Students
11%
5%
# White Students
271 Students
236,109 Students
% White Students
32%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,503 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
285 Students
189,386 Students
% of Others Students
34%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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