Oak Knoll Montessori School Photo - Adolescent students guide elementary students in preparing hot lunch.

Best Pasadena Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 20 private preschools serving 3,063 students in Pasadena, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Pasadena, CA include Pasadena Christian School, St. Andrew Catholic School, and St. Philip The Apostle School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is same as the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
30% of private preschools in Pasadena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Pasadena Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aria Montessori School
Montessori School
693 S Euclid Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 793-3741
Gr: K | 72 students
Happy Sunshine Kids
Daycare / Preschool
169 N Halstead St
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 744-9111
Gr: PK-K | 29 students Sports: 6 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
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
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
Enchanted Castle Pasadena Montessori School
Montessori School
280 S Los Robles Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 792-9280
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Tuition listed
International Montessori Academy
All-girls | Montessori School
355 W Green St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-4505
Gr: K | 64 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
Lake Avenue Church School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
393 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 844-4755
Gr: K | 8 students
Levon & Hasmig Tavlian Armenian Preschool & Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1694 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 398-8199
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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
Our School
Daycare / Preschool
1800 E Mountain St
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 798-0911
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Pacific Oaks Children's School
Daycare / Preschool
714 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 397-1372
Gr: PK-K | 176 students
Pasadena Progressive Montessori School
Montessori School
615 S Catalina Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 792-4821
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
2215 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 578-1343
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2
San Marino Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
444 S Sierra Madre Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 577-8007
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
Scott Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
2034 N. Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
(826) 797-5529
Gr: PK-K | 46 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 preschools in Pasadena, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Pasadena, CA include Pasadena Christian School, St. Andrew Catholic School, and St. Philip The Apostle School.
How many private preschools are located in Pasadena?
20 private preschools are located in Pasadena.
How diverse are private preschools in Pasadena?
Pasadena private preschools are approximately 50% minority students, which is same as the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Pasadena?
30% of private preschools in Pasadena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Pasadena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Pasadena include: Walden School vs. The Waverly School

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