For the 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,409 students in Altadena, CA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,725 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in Altadena, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Altadena, CA are Pasadena Rosebud Academy, Alma Fuerte Public and Altadena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altadena, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Altadena have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Altadena, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3544 N. Canon Blvd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Grades: K-8
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Alma Fuerte Public
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
119 W. Palm St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(858) 472-2245
Altadena, CA 91001
(858) 472-2245
Grades: K-8
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
743 E. Calaveras St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5650
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5650
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aveson Global Leadership Academy
Charter School
575 W. Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1438
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1438
Grades: 6-12
| 328 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aveson School Of Leaders
Charter School
1919 E. Pinecrest Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1440
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1440
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: n/an/a
2184 N. Lake Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
593 W. Woodbury Rd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5700
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5700
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocs - South
Charter School
524 Palisade St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Grades: K-8
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
Odyssey Charter
Charter School
725 W. Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Grades: K-8
| 471 students
Altadena, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burbank Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
2046 North Allen Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5760
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5760
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
3126 North Glenrose Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-7153
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-7153
Grades: K-6
| 218 students
527 W. Ventura St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5640
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5640
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1919 East Pinecrest Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-1149
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-1149
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
Pasadena Rosebud Academy Middle School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3544 N. Canon Blvd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Grades: 7-8
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Altadena, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Altadena, CA include Pasadena Rosebud Academy, Alma Fuerte Public and Altadena Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Altadena, CA?
9 public schools are located in Altadena, CA.
What percentage of students in Altadena, CA go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in Altadena, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Altadena, CA?
Altadena, CA public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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