Top 5 Best 91030 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,656 students in 91030, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 610 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 91030, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 91030, CA are Marengo Elementary School, Monterey Hills Elementary School and Arroyo Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91030 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91030, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 91030, CA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marengo Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Marengo Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5850
Grades: K-5
| 781 students
Rank: #22.
Monterey Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1624 Via Del Rey
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5860
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
335 El Centro St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5840
Grades: K-5
| 698 students
Rank: #44.
South Pasadena Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Fair Oaks
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 1,099 students
Rank: #55.
South Pasadena Senior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1401 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,494 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 91030, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 91030, CA include Marengo Elementary School, Monterey Hills Elementary School and Arroyo Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 91030?
5 public schools are located in 91030.
What percentage of students in 91030 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 91030 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91030?
91030 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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