For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,017 students in 91101, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 629 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 91101, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 91101, CA are Aveson School Of Leaders, Aveson Global Leadership Academy and Mckinley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91101 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91101, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91101, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aveson School Of Leaders
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 797-1440
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 797-1440
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Aveson Global Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Madre St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 797-1438
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 797-1438
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Mckinley
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 South Oak Knoll Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5630
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5630
Gr: K-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
91101, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
199 South Los Robles
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 685-9300
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 685-9300
Gr: 7-12 | 2,149 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Options For Youth-burbank Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1610 W. Burbank Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(818) 566-7525
Pasadena, CA 91101
(818) 566-7525
Gr: K-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 91101, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 91101, CA include Aveson School Of Leaders, Aveson Global Leadership Academy and Mckinley.
How many public schools are located in 91101?
3 public schools are located in 91101.
What percentage of students in 91101 go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 91101 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91101?
91101 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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