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Best Schools in Altadena, CA
Altadena, CA has 26 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 17 elementary) serving 12,458 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Altadena exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Altadena, CA
The top high schools in Altadena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Canada High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Canada Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1993 Students
2. Pasadena High
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1609 Students
3. Aveson Global Leadership Academy
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Aveson Global Leadership Academy District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 222 Students
4. John Muir High
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Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1012 Students
Best Middle Schools in Altadena, CA
The top middle schools in Altadena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sierra Madre Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
2. Octavia E. Butler Magnet
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
3. Charles W. Eliot Middle
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 423 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Altadena, CA
The top elementary schools in Altadena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palm Crest Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
La Canada Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 599 Students
2. Paradise Canyon Elementary
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La Canada Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 657 Students
3. Odyssey Charter
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Odyssey Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 461 Students
4. Ocs - South
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Ocs - South District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 342 Students
5. Aveson School Of Leaders
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Projected Test Scores
Aveson School Of Leaders District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
6. Don Benito Fundamental
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 386 Students
7. Altadena Elementary
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
8. Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
9. Jackson Elementary
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 628 Students
10. Webster Elementary
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 303 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Altadena, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Altadena, CA has a total population of 37,145 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Altadena, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Altadena, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Altadena, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Altadena, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Altadena, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Altadena, CA
How many schools are in Altadena, CA?
Altadena, CA has 26 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 12,458 students in total.
How do schools in Altadena perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Altadena score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Altadena exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Altadena?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
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Every school in Altadena
8 of 8 schools in Altadena carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2C: 2D: 2
All 8 public schools we grade in Altadena. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (8)
- Alma Fuerte Public
- Altadena Elementary
- Aveson Global Leadership Academy
- Charles W Eliot Middle
- Jackson Elementary
- Ocs South
- Odyssey Charter
- Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Private schools (7)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.