Stratford School Altadena Photo

Best Altadena Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 1,285 students in Altadena, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary 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 elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
25% of private elementary schools in Altadena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Altadena Private Elementary 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
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
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
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,285 Students
504,471 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
115 Teachers
44,275 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
$17,482
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,000
$8,311
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,779 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
57,675 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
81,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
17%
# Black Students
88 Students
23,621 Students
% Black Students
11%
5%
# White Students
267 Students
193,670 Students
% White Students
34%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,916 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
230 Students
123,050 Students
% of Others Students
30%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Altadena, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Altadena, CA include Pasadena Waldorf High School and Pasadena Waldorf School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Altadena?
8 private elementary schools are located in Altadena.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Altadena?
Altadena private elementary schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Altadena?
25% of private elementary schools in Altadena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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