Hillsides Education Center (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Hillsides Education Center in Pasadena, CA, serves 44 students in grades 3 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 5 teachers supporting its enrollment.
Founded in 1913, Hillsides Education Center is one of the oldest private special education schools in the Pasadena area.
Approximately 85% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting the diversity of this midsize city neighborhood.
Hillsides Education Center is a member of a state or regional independent school association, supporting its nonsectarian educational mission.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 3-12
Enrollment: 44 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Hillsides Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 3-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hillsides Education Center
3	5
4	1
5	3
6	3
7	1
8	11
9	5
10	5
11	5
12	5

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Year Founded

1913

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Student Body

Total Students

44 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

85%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What is Hillsides Education Center's ranking?

Hillsides Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Hillsides Education Center?

The application deadline for Hillsides Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Hillsides Education Center located?

Hillsides Education Center is located in the South Arroyo neighborhood of Pasadena, CA. There are 7 other private schools located in South Arroyo.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pasadena, CA is $22,887 for elementary schools and $37,395 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pasadena, CA is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).