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5 schools in South Pasadena

California · Public K-12

Public-school families in South Pasadena pick from 5 campuses serving the city's roughly 4,652 K-12 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in South Pasadena

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,652
-129 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
23%
was 28%
% Hispanic
23%
was 24%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
36%
was 35%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Arroyo Vista ElementaryElementaryKG-05667
Marengo ElementaryElementaryKG-05783
Monterey Hills ElementaryElementaryKG-05570
South Pasadena MiddleMiddle06-081,096
South Pasadena Senior HighHigh09-121,536

About South Pasadena

South Pasadena, California is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 4,652 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.

On the school-mix side, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 930, meaningfully above the state mean of about 578.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in South Pasadena has decreased 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,781 students to 4,652. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 28% to 23%.

On allk12, the community for South Pasadena discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in South Pasadena, California?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in South Pasadena, with a combined enrollment of about 4,652.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in South Pasadena?
South Pasadena has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in South Pasadena?
South Pasadena Senior High is the largest public school in South Pasadena by enrollment, with approximately 1,536 students.
What school districts serve South Pasadena?
South Pasadena public schools are operated by South Pasadena Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in South Pasadena cover?
Public schools in South Pasadena serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.