For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,087 students in Pasadena, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pasadena, CA are Aveson School Of Leaders, Pasadena Rosebud Academy and Aveson Global Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pasadena, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Pasadena have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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 (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.
Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Denair St
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 318-1261
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 318-1261
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Learning Works
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 North Daisy Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-2871
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-2871
Gr: 7-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Pasadena, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pasadena, CA include Aveson School Of Leaders, Pasadena Rosebud Academy and Aveson Global Leadership Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Pasadena?
5 public charter schools are located in Pasadena.
What is the racial composition of students in Pasadena?
Pasadena public charter schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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