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Best Altadena Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,679 students in Altadena, CA (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,038 public students). 36% 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 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%.
23% of private schools in Altadena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Altadena Private Schools (2025)

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
Oak Knoll Montessori School
Montessori School
3544 Canon Blvd
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 345-9929
Gr: PK | 112 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
St. Marks School - Altadena
(Episcopal)
(3)
1050 E Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-8858
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Altadena, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2933 El Nido Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 395-7100
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Altadena, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Altadena, CA include Pasadena Waldorf High School and Pasadena Waldorf School.
How many private schools are located in Altadena?
13 private schools are located in Altadena.
How diverse are private schools in Altadena?
Altadena private schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is same as the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Altadena go to private school?
36% 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?
23% of private schools in Altadena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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