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Best Schools in South Pasadena, CA
South Pasadena, CA has 17 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 11,992 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in South Pasadena greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Pasadena, CA
The top high schools in South Pasadena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Pasadena Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1477 Students
2. Woodrow Wilson Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1406 Students
3. Blair High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1117 Students
4. Benjamin Franklin Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1389 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Pasadena, CA
The top middle schools in South Pasadena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Pasadena Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1084 Students
2. Luther Burbank Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 904 Students
3. El Sereno Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 862 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Pasadena, CA
The top elementary schools in South Pasadena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marengo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 754 Students
2. Arroyo Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 721 Students
3. Monterey Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 586 Students
4. Sierra Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 187 Students
5. San Pascual Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (steam) Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 235 Students
6. Mckinley
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 648 Students
7. Holy Family Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Family Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 305 Students
8. St James Parish Day School & Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St James Parish Day School & Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 86 Students
9. Almansor Academy (institute For Redesign Of Learni
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Almansor Academy (institute For Redesign Of Learni • Private • Grades 1 • 136 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Pasadena, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Pasadena, CA has a total population of 26,661 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 73% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South 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 South Pasadena, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Pasadena, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Pasadena, 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 South Pasadena, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Pasadena, CA
How many schools are in South Pasadena, CA?
South Pasadena, CA has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 11,992 students in total.
How do schools in South Pasadena perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in South Pasadena score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in South Pasadena greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Pasadena?
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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Every school in South Pasadena
5 of 5 schools in South Pasadena carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 5
All 5 public schools we grade in South Pasadena. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.