Best South Pasadena Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,652 students in South Pasadena, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 642 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in South Pasadena, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). South Pasadena has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.

The top-ranked public schools in South Pasadena, CA are Marengo Elementary School, Arroyo Vista Elementary School and South Pasadena Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

South Pasadena, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in South Pasadena have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).