Best Pasadena Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 3,756 students in Pasadena, CA.

The top ranked public charter schools in Pasadena, CA are Alma Fuerte Public, Options For Youth - Duarte Inc and Learning Works. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pasadena, CA public charter schools have an score of 6% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Pasadena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Pasadena, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Alma Fuerte Public

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 204-5265

Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #22.

Options For Youth - Duarte Inc

Charter School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 30%)
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3130 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 204-2500

Gr: 7-12 | 3,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #33.

Learning Works

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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90 North Daisy Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-2871

Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pasadena, California

Pasadena, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Allendale Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1135 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131

Gr: K-6 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 84%

Celerity Exa Charter (Closed 2015)

Charter School

136 W. Peoria St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(310) 486-6620

Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Cleveland Elementary School (Closed 2020)

524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5670

Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1500 E. Villa St.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5710

Gr: K-5

Linda Vista Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1259 Linda Vista Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 793-2197

Gr: K-6 | 367 students Minority enrollment: 91%

Nia Educational Charter School (Closed 2010)

Charter School

Po Box 92976
Pasadena, CA 91109
(626) 798-7900

Gr: 6-10 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park Ii (Closed 2023)

320 N. Halstead St., Ste. 220
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 962-3311

Gr: 7-12 | 1,934 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Options For Youth - Upland High School (Closed 2012)

199 South Los Robles
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

Gr: K-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rhythms Of The Village Charter High School (Closed 2009)

Charter School

482 West Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-4732

Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2023)

315 N. Pasadena Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5770

Gr: K-5

Woodrow Wilson Middle School (Closed 2023)

300 S. Madre St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5800

Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Pasadena, CA?

The top ranked public charter schools in Pasadena, CA include Alma Fuerte Public, Options For Youth - Duarte Inc and Learning Works.

How many public charter schools are located in Pasadena?

3 public charter schools are located in Pasadena.

What is the racial composition of students in Pasadena?

Pasadena public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).