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South Pasadena ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 620 students in South Pasadena, CA, 12% of all K-12 students in South Pasadena, CA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in South Pasadena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked South Pasadena ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Holy Family Catholic School Photo
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
1301 Rollin St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
(23)
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Almansor Academy (institute For Redesign Of Learni
Gr: 1 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
1955 Fremont Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 257-3006
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Map of S.e.e.d.s.
S.e.e.d.s.
Gr: K-6 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum
1101 Arroyo Verde Rd.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 258-9890
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Map of St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten
St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 121 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 54 | Extracurriculars: 7
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1325 Monterey Rd
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-9606
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South Pasadena, CA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

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-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
620
Students
-40.4% (-420 students) 10-yr
$5,894
Avg. Tuition
-21.4% (-$1,606) 4-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
70%
Students of Color
+133.3% (+40.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.5% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (South Pasadena)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
620 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearSouth Pasadena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025153180179
2024153175172
2023135181174
2022136189185
2021171185180
2020187179171
2019188179175
2018211173172
2017210179180
2016210173178
2015208162167
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% Students of Color
70%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Pasadena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202546%51%34%
202446%51%34%
202339%50%33%
202267%48%33%
202186%48%32%
202058%48%32%
201957%48%31%
201854%47%31%
201730%50%32%
201630%49%32%
201530%49%32%
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0.67
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearSouth Pasadena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.670.740.65
20240.670.740.65
20230.520.740.65
20220.520.730.64
20210.740.730.64
20200.740.730.64
20190.740.730.63
20180.760.730.63
20170.570.720.61
20160.570.720.61
20150.560.720.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Pasadena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%11%5%
20242%11%5%
20234%11%5%
20224%10%4%
202113%10%4%
202013%10%4%
201912%10%4%
201810%10%4%
20172%10%4%
20162%10%4%
20153%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
163 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Pasadena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202527%16%9%
202427%16%9%
202331%16%9%
202229%16%8%
202126%16%9%
202025%16%9%
201928%16%8%
201825%17%8%
201721%17%8%
201621%17%8%
201521%17%8%
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# Black Students
12 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Pasadena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%5%7%
20242%5%7%
20232%5%8%
20223%4%7%
20212%5%7%
20202%5%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
284 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
46%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Pasadena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202546%37%52%
202446%37%52%
202362%38%52%
202263%40%54%
202141%40%54%
202041%40%54%
201940%41%56%
201836%41%56%
201761%43%58%
201661%43%58%
201561%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
148 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
24%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Pasadena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202523%29%26%
202423%29%26%
20231%28%25%
20221%28%25%
202111%27%25%
202012%27%24%
201912%26%24%
201821%26%23%
201715%24%22%
201615%24%22%
201514%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Pasadena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201915:112:112:1
201817:112:112:1
201717:113:112:1
201617:113:112:1
201517:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearSouth Pasadena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202580%59%55%
202480%58%54%
202380%58%54%
202280%59%54%
202180%59%54%
202080%58%54%
201980%58%53%
201875%58%53%
201775%58%53%
201675%57%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Pasadena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025121715
2024121715
2023121715
2022121715
2021121715
2020121715
2019121715
2018121715
2017121715
2016121715
2015121715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,894
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearSouth Pasadena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$5,558$18,076$15,012
2024$9,440$17,195$13,254
2023$9,075$16,660$12,626
2022$8,250$15,979$12,187
2021$7,500$15,298$11,800
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Average Summer Program Cost
$725
$1,062

Summer Program Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearSouth Pasadena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$725$1,044$1,152
2024$725$999$1,128
2023$725$1,039$1,156
2022$725$934$1,102
2021$725$815$1,125
2020$730$882$1,217
2019$730$928$1,305
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearSouth Pasadena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202590%80%81%
202490%84%85%
202390%84%85%
202290%84%85%
202190%84%85%
202090%84%85%
201990%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
23 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in South Pasadena, CA?
The top ranked private schools in South Pasadena, CA is Holy Family Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in South Pasadena?
4 private schools are located in South Pasadena.
What percentage of students in South Pasadena go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in South Pasadena are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Pasadena?
50% of private schools in South Pasadena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

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