For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,137 students in 91103, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 91103, CA are Octavia E. Butler Magnet, Washington Elementary Stem Magnet and Alma Fuerte Public. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 91103 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 91103, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91103, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 North Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary Stem Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 North Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5840
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5840
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Alma Fuerte Public
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 204-5265
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 204-5265
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
91103, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Celerity Exa Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
136 W. Peoria St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(310) 486-6620
Pasadena, CA 91103
(310) 486-6620
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5670
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5670
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1259 Linda Vista Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 793-2197
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 793-2197
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rhythms Of The Village Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
482 West Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-4732
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-4732
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
315 N. Pasadena Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5770
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5770
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 91103, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 91103, CA include Octavia E. Butler Magnet, Washington Elementary Stem Magnet and Alma Fuerte Public.
How many public elementary schools are located in 91103?
3 public elementary schools are located in 91103.
What is the racial composition of students in 91103?
91103 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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