Featured School: EF Academy Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
EF Academy is a private day and boarding high school designed to prepare students for happiness and success in today's world. With a commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and cultural immersion, EF Academy helps students unlock their full potential and develop skills that will help them thrive for the rest of their lives.  We bring the world to our campus by welcoming students from over 30 countries. Both in and outside the classroom, students have endless opportunities to gain diverse perspectives, expand their worldviews, and make lifelong friends from around the globe.  Our highly personalized approach to education lets students shape their high school journey based on their own unique interests and future goals. From their first year, students get their own dedicated University and Academic Counselor who helps them choose their perfect courses, including any advanced studies or AP courses. Plus, these counselors play a leading role in helping students find and gain acceptance into their dream universities.    Whether participating in field study for class or enjoying a school-led weekend excursion, our students experience the best of Los Angeles' natural wonders, respected universities, arts and science museums, and the world-famous entertainment industry. 
Oak Knoll Montessori School Photo - A child in our Primary classroom (ages 3-6) adds numbers in the thousands. This is a common material for our students.

Best 91104 California Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,060 students in 91104, CA (there are 4 public schools, serving 3,098 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in 91104, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in 91104, CA is Pasadena Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in 91104, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).

Top Ranked 91104 California Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
EF Academy Pasadena
EF Academy Pasadena Photo - Hands-on learning encourages our students to make their own discoveries. Calculate velocity in the real world by measuring the speed of a baseball!
(1)
1505 E Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 507-9223
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Oak Knoll Montessori School
Oak Knoll Montessori School Photo - Adolescent students guide elementary students in preparing hot lunch.
Montessori School
1200 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 345-9929
Grades: NS-8
| 112 students
Pasadena Christian School
Pasadena Christian School Photo - The annual Jogothan is a healthy way for students and families to support PCS. Finding sponsors and participating in an hour on walking, jogging or running is a healthy and fun way to socialize. The other events that provide a fundraising opportunity as well as a time of socializing as a school family are the annual: Magazine Drive, Grandparents' Day, and Golf Tournament events. Participation in any of the events is voluntary.
(Christian)
(1)
1515 N Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 791-1214
Grades: NS-8
| 369 students
2495 E Mountain St
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 794-0363
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Friends Western School
Friends Western School Photo - On the first day of school all the children were connected with yarn after they made their personal goals for the year, we cut the yarn to make bracelets.
(Friends)
(2)
524 E Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 365-1068
Grades: K-5
| 47 students
Levon & Hasmig Tavlian Armenian Preschool & Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1694 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 398-8199
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
Our School
Daycare / Preschool
1800 E Mountain St
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 798-0911
Grades: PK-K
| 73 students
Tabernacle Of David Christian Academy
(Christian)
1536 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 765-5105
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 91104 California

91104, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Peace & Justice Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Program Emphasis (Mennonite)
2033 E. Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 345-0504
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 91104, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 91104, CA is Pasadena Christian School.
How many private schools are located in 91104?
8 private schools are located in 91104.
How diverse are private schools in 91104?
91104 private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in 91104 go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in 91104 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 91104?
50% of private schools in 91104 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).

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