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24 schools in Pasadena

California · Public K-12

Pasadena's public schools total 24 across the city, with enrollment of about 15,254 and an average school size near 636.

7-year change in Pasadena

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
15,254
-2,723 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
24
-1 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
14%
was 14%
% Hispanic
62%
was 51%
% Black
11%
was 12%
% Asian
6%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Alma Fuerte PublicElementaryKG-08227
Aveson Global Leadership AcademyHigh06-12200
Aveson School of LeadersElementaryKG-05279
Blair HighHigh06-121,053
CIS AcademyCombinedKG-12234
Don Benito FundamentalElementaryKG-05384
Field (Eugene) ElementaryElementaryKG-05449
Hamilton ElementaryElementaryKG-05510
John Muir HighHigh09-121,206
Learning WorksHigh07-12212
Longfellow (Henry W.) ElementaryElementaryKG-05546
Madison ElementaryElementaryKG-05411
Marshall FundamentalHigh06-121,689
McKinleyElementaryKG-08538
Norma Coombs ElementaryElementaryKG-05370
Octavia E. Butler MagnetMiddle06-08481
Options For Youth - Duarte IncHigh07-123,369
Pasadena HighHigh09-121,303
Pasadena Rosebud AcademyElementaryKG-08169
Rose City High (Continuation)High09-12113
San Rafael ElementaryElementaryKG-05412
Washington Elementary STEM MagnetElementaryKG-05428
Webster ElementaryElementaryKG-05277
Willard ElementaryElementaryKG-05394

About Pasadena

Pasadena is a medium-population California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 24 schools and 15,254 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 14 elementary, 1 middle, 8 high, and 1 other.

Schools in Pasadena average about 636 students each, 10% higher than the California norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Pasadena has contracted 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 17,977 students to 15,254. The school count fell from 25 to 24 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 51% to 62%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Pasadena discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Pasadena?
Pasadena, California has 24 public K-12 schools serving approximately 15,254 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Pasadena?
Pasadena has 14 elementary, 1 middle, 8 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Pasadena?
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc is the largest public school in Pasadena by enrollment, with approximately 3,369 students.
What school districts serve Pasadena?
Pasadena is served by 7 public school districts, including Pasadena Unified, Alma Fuerte Public District, Aveson School of Leaders District, Pasadena Rosebud Academy District, Aveson Global Leadership Academy District and 2 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Pasadena cover?
Public schools in Pasadena serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Pasadena?
6 of the 24 public schools in Pasadena are charter schools.