Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Yearly Tuition: $28,653
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Stratford School Altadena
About the School
- Stratford Private Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School in Altadena is committed to providing quality education and care to children in the Pasadena, San Marino, Arcadia, Monrovia, La Crescenta, La Cañada, Sierra Madre, Los Angeles, Altadena communities and beyond.
- Stratford School is accredited by WASC and offers a challenging private school curriculum where tradition meets 21st century learning in a nurturing environment for students 2 years through 8th grade.
- Contact us today to see why families love our school.
- We are located off the 210 between Eaton Canyon and the Altadena Golf Course, up the street from Prime Pizza.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Yearly Tuition: $28,653
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2016
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
169 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
No uniforms for preschool.
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,653
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level.
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubComputer Science
Drama ClubSpeech and Debate
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtBand
MusicOrchestra
School Notes
- School Motto: Summa Spes, Summa Res (Highest Hopes, Highest Things)
- Offering Early Preschool, Preschool, Mandarin Bilingual Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School, Stratford School Altadena provides an unparalleled education where children are inspired to be creative problem solvers, innovators, and confident, compassionate leaders.
- Our balanced approach in and out of the classroom ensures both academic success and personal development.
- In the classroom, our curriculum intentionally instills STEAM rigor and academic excellence taught in a warm and caring environment.
- Arts, music, character development, and physical activity round out the Stratford experience.
- In addition to our robust STEAM-infused curriculum, our campus offers a specialty Early Preschool program and a Mandarin Bilingual Preschool program.
- Early Preschool is a joyful and developmentally age-appropriate program designed for children who are 2 - 3 years old, with no potty training required. Mandarin Bilingual Preschool students are taught and cared for by a two-teacher team, one speaking and instructing in English, the other in Mandarin.
- Beyond the classroom, Stratford encourages students to explore their individual passions through enrichment activities.
- Our goal is to prepare and mentor students for admission to competitive high schools and colleges, and our students achieve outstanding results.
- Evident at all our schools is the Stratford motto, "Summa spes, summa res," meaning "highest hopes, highest things.".
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Stratford School Altadena cost?
Stratford School Altadena's tuition is approximately $28,653 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Stratford School Altadena?
The application deadline for Stratford School Altadena is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Stratford School Altadena is EF Academy Pasadena (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Marks School - Altadena (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Firehouse Preschool (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
1923 Allen Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-2865
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 20
1505 E Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 507-9223
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
41 W Santa Clara Street
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6339
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
1610 E. Elizabeth Street
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 798-8858
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1694 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 398-8199
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 20
1505 E Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 507-9223
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
41 W Santa Clara Street
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6339
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students
2495 E Mountain St
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 794-0363
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
971 N. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students
Specialized Curriculum
536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
1610 E. Elizabeth Street
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 798-8858
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-5 | 19 students
Christian
1536 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 765-5105
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Christian
2501 Maiden Ln
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-5020
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 18 students
2151 Lake Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 345-0540
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
1720 Kinneloa Canyon Rd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 798-8989
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
1923 Allen Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-2865
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
1610 E. Elizabeth Street
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 798-8858
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1694 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 398-8199
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Christian
2501 Maiden Ln
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-5020
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 18 students
2151 Lake Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 345-0540
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aveson School Of Leaders
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 797-1440
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 797-1440
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 East Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5740
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5740
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Charles W. Eliot Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2184 North Lake Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1065 East Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5720
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5720
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Marshall Fundamental
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
990 North Allen Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5810
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5810
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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