For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,408 students in the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena, CA.
The neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.26, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 North Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary Stem Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 North Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5840
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5840
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 Ashtabula St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5780
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5780
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena, CA include Octavia E. Butler Magnet, Washington Elementary Stem Magnet and Madison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena?
the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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