Omowale Ujamaa is a nonsectarian, co–educational California K–5 private school located in central Pasadena with a total enrollment of 14 students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 3 teachers serving the kindergarten through fifth–grade levels.
Omowale Ujamaa's student body is 100% students of color, reflecting local demographic diversity within a central city community setting.
This Pasadena private elementary school offers small class sizes to support elementary education in a city environment.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Omowale Ujamaa?
The application deadline for Omowale Ujamaa is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Omowale Ujamaa is Pasadena Waldorf High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Pasadena Christian School (0.4 miles away)
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