#1 Best Independent 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
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Best Independent Schools in Pasadena, CA
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Pasadena, CA. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Independent 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
#3 Best Independent Schools in Pasadena, CA
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
#4 Best Independent Schools in Pasadena, CA
Ef Academy Pasadena
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Pasadena, CA
B+Overall grade200 students6 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Pasadena, CA
Chandler School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Pasadena since at least 2011
Pasadena, CA
B+Overall grade443 students10 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Pasadena, CA
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
#7 Best Independent Schools in Pasadena, CA
Ef Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Pasadena, CA
BOverall grade219 students8 students per teacher
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