Polytechnic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 871 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Polytechnic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Polytechnic School
Kind	46
1	48
2	45
3	46
4	41
5	45
6	70
7	78
8	74
9	96
10	97
11	92
12	93

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Year Founded

1907

Colors

Orange & White

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Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

871 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

53%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

131 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition rates vary by division. For the 2008-2009 school year, tuition rates are as follows: Grades K-5: $18,675 Grades 6-8: $21,950 Grades 9-12: $25,225

Admissions Director

Sally Jeanne McKenna

Admissions Associate

Barbra Pakler

School Notes

Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is an independent, coeducational day school for students in kindergarten through grade 12.
With high academic standards as its cornerstone, the school has developed a broad curriculum with outstanding programs in the performing and visual arts, athletics, and community service.
Polytechnic School is a unique blend of tradition and innovation, making it an exceptional place for children to learn and to grow.
The school is organized into three divisions — lower school from kindergarten through fifth grade, middle school from sixth through eighth grade, and upper school from ninth through twelfth grade.

School Mascot: Panther

Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is an independent, coeducational day school for students in kindergarten through grade 12.
With high academic standards as its cornerstone, the school has developed a broad curriculum with outstanding programs in the performing and visual arts, athletics, and community service.
Polytechnic School is a unique blend of tradition and innovation, making it an exceptional place for children to learn and to grow.
The school is organized into three divisions — lower school from kindergarten through fifth grade, middle school from sixth through eighth grade, and upper school from ninth through twelfth grade.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).