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Best South Pasadena Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 431 students in South Pasadena, CA.
The top-ranked private preschool in South Pasadena, CA is Holy Family Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private preschools in South Pasadena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked South Pasadena Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School Photo - Now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 School Year. Visit: school.holyfamily.org/admissions
(Catholic)
(23)
1301 Rollin St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1325 Monterey Rd
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-9606
Gr: PK-K | 121 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 54 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (South Pasadena)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
431 Students
363,347 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
26,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
58%
Average Class Size
12 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,440
$15,627
Average Summer Program Cost
$725
$785
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,694 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
43,013 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
12,400 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
262 Students
112,369 Students
% White Students
61%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,000 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
113 Students
144,451 Students
% of Others Students
26%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
32 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in South Pasadena, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in South Pasadena, CA is Holy Family Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in South Pasadena?
2 private preschools are located in South Pasadena.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in South Pasadena?
100% of private preschools in South Pasadena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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