Chandler School Photo - All school photo

Best Pasadena Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 29 private elementary schools serving 6,563 students in Pasadena, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Pasadena, CA include Assumption Of The Bvm Elementary School, Westridge School, and Sequoyah School.
The average tuition cost is $22,188, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,379.
29% of private elementary schools in Pasadena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Pasadena Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
High Point Academy
High Point Academy Photo - Awaken the Joy of Learning!
(1)
1720 Kinneloa Canyon Rd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 798-8989
Gr: K-8 | 350 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Westridge School
Westridge School Photo - Westridge is more than a school. It's a community where academic achievement goes hand in hand with becoming imaginative, independent thinkers - where students discover themselves and the world around them - where they learn what it means to make a difference.
All-girls
(4)
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Gr: 4-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition listed
35 N. Lake Ave., Ste. 160
Pasadena, CA 91101
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Assumption Of The Bvm Elementary School
Assumption Of The Bvm Elementary School Photo - May all who enter be reminded that God is the sole reason for our existence. That in all things we give glory to God. AMDG!
(Catholic)
(3)
2660 East Orange Grove
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 793-2089
Gr: K-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chandler School
Chandler School Photo - All school photo
(2)
1005 Armada Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 795-9984
Gr: K-8 | 327 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Hillsides Education Center
Special Education School
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 224-2274
Gr: 3-12 | 44 students
The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy
The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy Photo - Arts education is a core value at Frostig School.
Special Education School
971 N. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255
Gr: 1-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mayfield Junior School
Mayfield Junior School Photo
(Catholic)
405 S Euclid Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 229-2106
Gr: K-8 | 513 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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
Gr: NS-8 | 369 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Polytechnic School
1030 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-6303
Gr: K-12 | 871 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
St. Andrew Catholic School
St. Andrew Catholic School Photo - St. Andrew Catholic School is a diverse, nurturing community that fosters faith development, intellectual curiosity, respect for others, and lifelong learning. St. Andrew
(Catholic)
(2)
42 Chestnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 796-7697
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Philip The Apostle School
(Catholic)
1363 Cordova St
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 795-9691
Gr: PK-8 | 571 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Sequoyah School
Sequoyah School Photo
Alternative School
(21)
K-8: 535 S. Pasadena Ave/High School: 301 N. Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-4351
Gr: K-12 | 457 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
301 N Orange
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 441-2076
Gr: K-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Villa Esperanza Services
Villa Esperanza Services Photo - Samantha communication with Gwendolyn Meier, Villa's Speech Director.
Special Education School
2116 East Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The Waverly School
(5)
67 W Bellevue Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-5940
Gr: NS-12 | 307 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
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
Gr: K-5 | 47 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
36 W Montana St
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 794-5620
Gr: K-2 | 14 students
International School Of Los Angeles - Pasadena
Special Program Emphasis
30 Marion Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 793-0943
Gr: NS-5 | 143 students Tuition listed
Irl - Westmoreland Academy
Special Education School
5 Westmoreland Pl
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 356-1500
Gr: K-12 | 98 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Pasadena
Special Program Emphasis
959 E Walnut St Ste 110
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-0865
Gr: 5-10 | 6 students
New Horizon School Pasadena
New Horizon School Pasadena Photo - Reptile Family visit
(Islamic)
651 N. Orange Grove Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91103
(636) 795-5186
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: NS-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Oasis Trilingual Community School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
530 S Lake Ave # 523
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 285-8262
Gr: K-6 | 63 students Tuition listed
Rosemary School
All-girls | Special Education School
36 S Kinneloa Avenue Suite 110
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 844-3033
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2215 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 578-1343
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2
St. Marks School - Altadena
(Episcopal)
(3)
1610 E. Elizabeth Street
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 798-8858
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Tabernacle Of David Christian Academy
(Christian)
1536 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 765-5105
Gr: K-5 | 19 students
Walden School
Walden School Photo - Walden students learning robotics.
74 S San Gabriel Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 792-6166
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Pasadena, California

Pasadena, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1609 Navarro Ave
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-7431
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
1415 N Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-5406
Gr: K-5 | 14 students
200 S. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 795-0658
Gr: PK-7 | 75 students
The Peace & Justice Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Program Emphasis (Mennonite)
2033 E. Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 345-0504
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
1434 N. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 797-0204
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 720-8116
Gr: K-9 | 120 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Pasadena, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Pasadena, CA include Assumption Of The Bvm Elementary School, Westridge School, and Sequoyah School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Pasadena?
29 private elementary schools are located in Pasadena.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Pasadena?
The average tuition cost is $22,188, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,379.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Pasadena?
Pasadena private elementary schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Pasadena?
29% of private elementary schools in Pasadena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Pasadena are often viewed compared to one another?

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