Top 10 Best Pasadena Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 8,499 students in Pasadena, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pasadena, CA are Field (Eugene) Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School and San Rafael Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pasadena, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pasadena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Pasadena, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Field (Eugene) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3600 Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5860
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2089 Rose Villa St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5730
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
San Rafael Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1090 Nithsdale Rd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 396-5790
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Don Benito Fundamental
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3700 Denair St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5870
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Marshall Fundamental
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
990 N. Allen Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5810
Grades: 6-12
| 1,849 students
Rank: #66.
Norma Coombs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 Paloma St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5660
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1065 E. Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5720
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #88.
Blair High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 S. Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5820
Grades: 6-12
| 1,117 students
Rank: #99.
Willard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 S. Madre St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5690
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1010.
Cis Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2925 E. Siera Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5883
Grades: K-12
| 253 students
Rank: #1111.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 E. Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5740
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1212.
Mckinley
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
325 S. Oak Knoll Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5630
Grades: K-8
| 648 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1520 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5840
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #1414.
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 N. Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #1515.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Ashtabula St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5780
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pasadena, California

Pasadena, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1135 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
136 W. Peoria St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(310) 486-6620
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5670
Grades: K-5
| 97 students
1500 E. Villa St.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5710
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1259 Linda Vista Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 793-2197
Grades: K-6
| 367 students
Po Box 92976
Pasadena, CA 91109
(626) 798-7900
Grades: 6-10
| 212 students
320 N. Halstead St., Ste. 220
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 962-3311
Grades: 7-12
| 1,934 students
199 South Los Robles
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 685-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 2,149 students
1610 W. Burbank Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(818) 566-7525
Grades: K-12
| 880 students
482 West Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-4732
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
315 N. Pasadena Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5770
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
300 S. Madre St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pasadena, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pasadena, CA include Field (Eugene) Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School and San Rafael Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pasadena?
15 public elementary schools are located in Pasadena.
What is the racial composition of students in Pasadena?
Pasadena public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pasadena are often viewed compared to one another?

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