Polytechnic School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
A+Overall grade874 students7 students per teacher
Private schools in Pasadena, CA
27 private schools in Pasadena, CA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 5Christian schools 5Montessori schools 3Independent schools 7High schools 10Preschools 4
La Salle College Preparatory
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
A+Overall grade669 students13 students per teacher
Maranatha High School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
The largest Christian school in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
B+Overall grade550 students15 students per teacher
St. Philip the Apostle School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 5 Catholic schools in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
A-Overall grade535 students18 students per teacher
Mayfield Junior School
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in California
Pasadena, CA
A+Overall grade534 students11 students per teacher
Pasadena Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 27% since 2015–16
Pasadena, CA
B-Overall grade462 students20 students per teacher
Chandler School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Pasadena since at least 2011
Pasadena, CA
B+Overall grade443 students10 students per teacher
Sequoyah
Alternative school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Pasadena, CA
A+Overall grade437 students8 students per teacher
High Point Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Pasadena since at least 2011
Pasadena, CA
B+Overall grade355 students10 students per teacher
Mayfield Senior School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The only all-girls school in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
A+Overall gradeAll girls311 students8 students per teacher
The Waverly School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Pasadena, CA
A+Overall grade298 students9 students per teacher
Ef Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Pasadena, CA
BOverall grade219 students8 students per teacher
Ef Academy Pasadena
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Pasadena, CA
B+Overall grade200 students6 students per teacher
New Horizon School Pasadena
Islamic school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 42% since 2011–12
Pasadena, CA
AOverall grade179 students12 students per teacher
Walden School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Pasadena since at least 2011
Pasadena, CA
A-Overall grade163 students10 students per teacher
St. Gregorys a & M Hovsepian School
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2011–12
Pasadena, CA
B+Overall grade154 students4 students per teacher
Assumption of the BVM Elementary School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in California
Pasadena, CA
A+Overall grade131 students10 students per teacher
Marianne Frostig Center of Educational Therapy
Special education school · Grades 2–12
One of 2 special education schools in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
B-Overall grade123 students10 students per teacher
Tabernacle of David Christian Academy (TDCA)
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in California
Pasadena, CA
AOverall grade68 students10 students per teacher
Villa Esperanza Services
Special education school · Grades 3–12
Smaller classes than 70% of special education schools in California
Pasadena, CA
B+Overall grade41 students7 students per teacher
Friends Western School
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades K–5
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
AOverall grade39 students7 students per teacher
Oak Knoll Montessori School, Site a
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Montessori school in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
AOverall grade39 students2 students per teacher
Levon & Hasmig Tavlian Armenian Preschool & KDGN
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
A-Overall grade15 students7 students per teacher
Harriet Tubman Preschool & Elementary
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–2
Smaller classes than 93% of independent schools in California
Pasadena, CA
AOverall grade9 students4 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Pasadena, CA
How many private schools are in Pasadena, CA?
27 private schools in Pasadena, CA, with about 6,858 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Pasadena, CA?
The most common are independent schools (7), Catholic schools (5), Christian schools (5), Montessori schools (3).
Are there private high schools in Pasadena, CA?
Yes: 10 private schools in Pasadena, CA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Pasadena, CA offer pre-K?
11 private schools in Pasadena, CA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Pasadena, CA have?
The average school has 8.5 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Pasadena, CA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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