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Altadena Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 1,082 students in Altadena, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
13% of private preschools in Altadena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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Top Ranked Altadena Private Preschools (2026-27)

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Stratford School of Altadena
Gr: NS-6 | 169 students
Extracurriculars: 8
2046 Allen Avenue
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 657-2742
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Pasadena Waldorf High School
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students
Specialized Curriculum
536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
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Pasadena Waldorf School
Gr: NS-12 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
(4)
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Altadena Boys & Girls Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 18 students
2151 Lake Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 345-0540
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Map of Firehouse Preschool
Firehouse Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
1923 Allen Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-2865
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Meher Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
943 E Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-1171
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Princeton Montessori School
Gr: NS | 12 students
All-girls | Montessori School
922 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-2244
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Sahag-mesrob Armenian Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Christian
2501 Maiden Ln
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-5020
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Altadena, California Private Schools (Closed)

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Hathaway-Sycamores School
Gr: K-12
Alternative School
2933 El Nido Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 395-7100
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Oak Knoll Montessori School
Gr: PK | 112 students
Montessori School
3544 Canon Blvd
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 345-9929
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Altadena, CA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,082
Students
$25,586
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
48%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Altadena)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,252 Schools
# Students
1,082 Students
363,700 Students
% Students of Color
48%
50%
0.72
0.70
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
30,553 Students
% Asian Students
6%
9%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
43,698 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
12%
# Black Students
60 Students
12,384 Students
% Black Students
10%
4%
# White Students
199 Students
114,250 Students
% White Students
35%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
210 Students
143,764 Students
% of Others Students
37%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
95 Teachers
27,075 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
58%
Average Class Size
20 students
18 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,586
$14,555
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,000
$6,298
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Altadena, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Altadena, CA include Pasadena Waldorf High School and Pasadena Waldorf School.
How many private preschools are located in Altadena?
8 private preschools are located in Altadena.
How diverse are private preschools in Altadena?
Altadena private preschools are approximately 48% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Altadena?
13% of private preschools in Altadena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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