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South Arroyo Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,434 students in the neighborhood of South Arroyo, Pasadena, CA.
The top ranked private schools in South Arroyo include Hillsides Education Center, Sequoyah School, and Mayfield Senior School.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
25% of private schools in South Arroyo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked South Arroyo Private Schools (2026-27)

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Mayfield Senior School
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 9
All-girls (Catholic)
500 Bellefontaine St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
(2)
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Hillsides Education Center
Gr: 3-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 224-2274
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Maranatha High School
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 48
Christian
169 South Saint John Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 817-4000
(4)
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Pacific Oaks Children's School
Gr: PK-K | 176 students
Daycare / Preschool
714 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 397-1372
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Sequoyah School
Gr: K-12 | 459 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
K-8: 535 S. Pasadena Ave; High School: 301 N. Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-4351
(24)
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The Waverly School
Gr: NS-12 | 307 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 12
67 W Bellevue Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-5940
(9)
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Westridge School
Gr: 4-12 | 550 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 48
All-girls
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
(4)
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International Montessori Academy
Gr: K | 64 students
All-girls | Montessori School
355 W Green St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-4505
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of South Arroyo, Pasadena, CA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of South Arroyo, Pasadena, CA include Hillsides Education Center, Sequoyah School, and Mayfield Senior School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of South Arroyo, Pasadena?
8 private schools are located in the neighborhood of South Arroyo, Pasadena.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of South Arroyo, Pasadena?
the neighborhood of South Arroyo, Pasadena private schools are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of South Arroyo, Pasadena?
25% of private schools in the neighborhood of South Arroyo, Pasadena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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