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South Pasadena Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 620 students in South Pasadena, CA, 12% of all K-12 students in South Pasadena, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in South Pasadena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked South Pasadena Private Schools (2026-27)

Holy Family Catholic School Photo
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
1301 Rollin St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
(23)
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Map of Almansor Academy (institute For Redesign Of Learni
Almansor Academy (institute For Redesign Of Learni
Gr: 1 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
1955 Fremont Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 257-3006
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S.e.e.d.s.
Gr: K-6 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum
1101 Arroyo Verde Rd.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 258-9890
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Map of St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten
St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 121 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 54 | Extracurriculars: 7
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1325 Monterey Rd
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-9606
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South Pasadena, CA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
620
Students
$5,894
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
70%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (South Pasadena)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
620 Students
659,615 Students
% Students of Color
70%
52%
0.67
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
163 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
16%
# Black Students
12 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
284 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
46%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
148 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
24%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
60%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,894
$17,625
Average Summer Program Cost
$725
$1,072
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
23 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in South Pasadena, CA?
The top ranked private schools in South Pasadena, CA is Holy Family Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in South Pasadena?
4 private schools are located in South Pasadena.
What percentage of students in South Pasadena go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in South Pasadena are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Pasadena?
50% of private schools in South Pasadena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

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