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Harriet Tubman Preschool & Elementary

Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–2

Pasadena, CA

36 W Montana St, Pasadena, CA 91103

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 93% of independent schools in California
  • The smallest classes of any independent school in Pasadena
  • Serving families in Pasadena since at least 2011

Harriet Tubman Preschool & Elementary is an independent private school in Pasadena, California, for students from pre-K through 2nd grade. It has about 9 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of independent elementary schools in California. The school supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–2
Students
9
Teachers
2.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 4 girls, 5 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Supports homeschooling
Yes, a main role of this school

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 93% of independent elementary schools in California (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 98% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    16’11–1218’13–1419’15–1611’17–1814’21–229’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K9
    K3
    13
    23

    Student body

    Black67%
    Two or more races33%

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Harriet Tubman Preschool & Elementary

    What grades does Harriet Tubman Preschool & Elementary serve?

    Harriet Tubman Preschool & Elementary serves grades Pre-K–2.

    How many students attend Harriet Tubman Preschool & Elementary?

    About 9 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Harriet Tubman Preschool & Elementary?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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