For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,177 students in Altadena, CA (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,679 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Altadena, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Altadena, CA are Odyssey Charter, Aveson School Of Leaders and Ocs - South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altadena, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Altadena have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Altadena, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 W. Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Aveson School Of Leaders
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1919 E. Pinecrest Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1440
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1440
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Ocs - South
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 W. Palm St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Grades: K-8
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3544 N. Canon Blvd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Grades: K-8
| 152 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
593 W. Woodbury Rd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5700
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5700
Grades: K-5
| 628 students
Rank: #66.
Aveson Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 W. Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1438
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1438
Grades: 6-12
| 222 students
Rank: #77.
Altadena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
743 E. Calaveras St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5650
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5650
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #88.
Charles W. Eliot Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2184 N. Lake Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #99.
Alma Fuerte Public
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
119 W. Palm St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(858) 472-2245
Altadena, CA 91001
(858) 472-2245
Grades: K-8
| 145 students
Altadena, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burbank Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
2046 North Allen Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5760
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5760
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
3126 North Glenrose Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-7153
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-7153
Grades: K-6
| 218 students
527 W. Ventura St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5640
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5640
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1919 East Pinecrest Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-1149
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-1149
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
Pasadena Rosebud Academy Middle School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3544 N. Canon Blvd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Grades: 7-8
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Altadena, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Altadena, CA include Odyssey Charter, Aveson School Of Leaders and Ocs - South.
How many public schools are located in Altadena?
9 public schools are located in Altadena.
What percentage of students in Altadena go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in Altadena are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Altadena?
Altadena public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Altadena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Altadena include: Aveson School Of Leaders vs. Odyssey Charter, Pasadena Rosebud Academy vs. Odyssey Charter, Odyssey Charter vs. Aveson School Of Leaders
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