For the 2023-24 school year, there are 45 private schools serving 8,522 students in Pasadena, CA (there are 24 public schools, serving 15,194 public students). 36% of all K-12 students in Pasadena, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Pasadena, CA include Sequoyah School, High Point Academy and Westridge School.
The average tuition cost is $24,076, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $16,637.
Top Ranked Pasadena Private Schools (2023-24)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1720 Kinneloa Canyon Rd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 798-8989
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 798-8989
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
K-8: 535 S. Pasadena Ave/High School: 301 N. Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-4351
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-4351
Grades: K-12
| 434 students
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Grades: 4-12
| 550 students
35 N. Lake Ave., Ste. 160
Pasadena, CA 91101
(877) 673-8893
Pasadena, CA 91101
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
2660 East Orange Grove
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 793-2089
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 793-2089
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Happy Sunshine Kids
Daycare / Preschool
169 N Halstead St
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 744-9111
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 744-9111
Grades: PK-K
| 29 students
3880 E Sierra Madre Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 696-4309
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 696-4309
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
169 South Saint John Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 817-4000
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 817-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
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Special Education School
971 N. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255
Grades: 1-12
| 218 students
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(Catholic)
405 S Euclid Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 796-2774
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 796-2774
Grades: K-8
| 524 students
Mayfield Senior School
All-girls (Catholic)
500 Bellefontaine St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
1515 N Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 791-1214
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 791-1214
Grades: NS-8
| 369 students
42 Chestnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 796-7697
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 796-7697
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
St. Philip The Apostle School
(Catholic)
1363 Cordova St
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 795-9691
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 795-9691
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
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Special Education School
2116 East Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919
Grades: 1-12
| 64 students
2495 E Mountain St
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 794-0363
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 794-0363
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Aria Montessori School
Montessori School
693 S Euclid Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 793-3741
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 793-3741
Grades: K
| 72 students
Enchanted Castle Pasadena Montessori School
Montessori School
280 S Los Robles Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 792-9280
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 792-9280
Grades: PK-1
| 45 students
524 E Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(407) 579-4118
Pasadena, CA 91104
(407) 579-4118
Grades: K-5
| 27 students
Harambee Preparatory School
(Christian)
1609 Navarro Ave
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-7431
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-7431
Grades: PK-6
| 41 students
Hillsides Education Center
Special Education School
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 254-2274
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 254-2274
Grades: 1-12
| 71 students
International Montessori Academy
All-girls | Montessori School
355 W Green St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-4505
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-4505
Grades: K
| 64 students
International School Of Los Angeles - Pasadena
Special Program Emphasis
30 Marion Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 793-0943
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 793-0943
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Irl - Westmoreland Academy
Special Education School
5 Westmoreland Pl
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 356-1500
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 356-1500
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
393 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 844-4755
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 844-4755
Grades: K
| 8 students
Levon & Hasmig Tavlian Armenian Preschool & Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1694 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 398-8199
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 398-8199
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Pasadena
Special Program Emphasis
959 E Walnut St Ste 110
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-0865
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-0865
Grades: 5-10
| 6 students
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(Islamic)
651 N. Orange Grove Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 795-5186
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 795-5186
Grades: NS-8
| 191 students
Oak Knoll Montessori School
Montessori School
1200 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 345-9929
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 345-9929
Grades: NS-9
| 84 students
530 S Lake Ave # 523
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 285-8262
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 285-8262
Grades: PK-6
| 38 students
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Pasadena, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1415 N Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-5406
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-5406
Grades: K-5
| 14 students
200 S. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 795-0658
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 795-0658
Grades: PK-7
| 75 students
The Peace & Justice Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Program Emphasis (Mennonite)
2033 E. Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 345-0504
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 345-0504
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Westminster Academy (Closed 2010)
(Christian)
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 720-8116
(626) 720-8116
Grades: K-9
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Pasadena, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Pasadena, CA include Sequoyah School, High Point Academy and Westridge School.
How many private schools are located in Pasadena, CA?
45 private schools are located in Pasadena, CA.
How much do private schools cost in Pasadena, CA?
The average tuition cost is $24,076, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $16,637.
How diverse are private schools in Pasadena, CA?
Pasadena, CA private schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is same as the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of students in Pasadena, CA go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in Pasadena, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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