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Best Schools in North Central, Pasadena, CA
North Central, Pasadena, CA has 10 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,587 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in North Central meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Central, Pasadena, CA
The top high schools in North Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Muir High
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1012 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Central, Pasadena, CA
The top middle schools in North Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Octavia E. Butler Magnet
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
2. Charles W. Eliot Middle
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 423 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Central, Pasadena, CA
The top elementary schools in North Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Altadena Elementary
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
2. Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
3. Jackson Elementary
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 628 Students
4. Washington Elementary
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
5. Madison Elementary
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Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 424 Students
6. New Horizon School Pasadena
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New Horizon School Pasadena • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 177 Students
7. Harriet Tubman Preschool & Elementary
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Harriet Tubman Preschool & Elementary • Private • Grades KG - 2 • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Central, Pasadena, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Central, Pasadena, CA has a total population of 25,515 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Central, Pasadena, 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 North Central, Pasadena, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Central, Pasadena, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Central, Pasadena, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit North Central, Pasadena, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Central, Pasadena, CA
How many schools are in North Central, Pasadena, CA?
North Central, Pasadena, CA has 10 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,587 students in total.
How do schools in North Central perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in North Central score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in North Central meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Central?
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: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations