#1 Best Private High Schools in Pasadena, CA
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
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Best Private High Schools in Pasadena, CA
Private high schools in Pasadena, CA with the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private High Schools in Pasadena, CA
Polytechnic School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
A+Overall grade874 students7 students per teacher
#3 Best Private High Schools in Pasadena, CA
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
#4 Best Private High Schools in Pasadena, CA
Sequoyah
Alternative school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Pasadena, CA
A+Overall grade437 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Private High Schools in Pasadena, CA
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
#6 Best Private High Schools in Pasadena, CA
Maranatha High School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
The largest Christian school in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
B+Overall grade550 students15 students per teacher
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