Maranatha High School Photo - Our collegiate size gym boasts the accolades of our teams over the years inspiring school pride and a desire to do our best with character.

Top 10 Best Pasadena Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 17 private high schools serving 4,808 students in Pasadena, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in Pasadena, CA include Westridge School, La Salle College Preparatory, and Sequoyah School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
18% of private high schools in Pasadena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Pasadena Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
EF Academy Pasadena
EF Academy Pasadena Photo - Hands-on learning encourages our students to make their own discoveries. Calculate velocity in the real world by measuring the speed of a baseball!
(1)
1505 E Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 507-9223
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Mayfield Senior School
Mayfield Senior School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
500 Bellefontaine St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Westridge School
Westridge School Photo - Westridge is an independent, forward-thinking girls school for students in grades 4-12. We are committed to educating intellectually adventurous thinkers, and courageous, compassionate leaders.
All-girls
(4)
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Grades: 4-12
| 550 students
35 N. Lake Ave., Ste. 160
Pasadena, CA 91101
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
La Salle College Preparatory
(Catholic)
(1)
3880 E Sierra Madre Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 696-4309
Grades: 9-12
| 611 students
Maranatha High School
Maranatha High School Photo - The first stop on your visit to Maranatha High School's beautiful 9-acre campus is the Student Center which houses the Minuteman Cafe, several classrooms, and administrative offices.
(Christian)
(3)
169 South Saint John Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 817-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy
The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy Photo - Arts education is a core value at Frostig School.
Special Education School
971 N. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255
Grades: 1-12
| 218 students
Polytechnic School
1030 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-6303
Grades: K-12
| 871 students
Sequoyah School
Sequoyah School Photo
Alternative School
(21)
K-8: 535 S. Pasadena Ave/High School: 301 N. Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-4351
Grades: K-12
| 445 students
301 N Orange
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 441-2076
Grades: K-12
| 327 students
Villa Esperanza Services
Villa Esperanza Services Photo - Samantha communication with Gwendolyn Meier, Villa's Speech Director.
Special Education School
2116 East Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919
Grades: 1-12
| 64 students
The Waverly School
(3)
67 W Bellevue Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-5940
Grades: NS-12
| 307 students
2495 E Mountain St
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 794-0363
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Hillsides Education Center
Special Education School
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 224-2274
Grades: 3-12
| 44 students
Irl - Westmoreland Academy
Special Education School
5 Westmoreland Pl
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 356-1500
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Pasadena
Special Program Emphasis
959 E Walnut St Ste 110
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-0865
Grades: 5-10
| 6 students
Rosemary School
All-girls | Special Education School
36 S Kinneloa Avenue Suite 110
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 844-3033
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Pasadena, California

Pasadena, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1415 N Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-5406
Grades: K-5
| 14 students
200 S. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 795-0658
Grades: PK-7
| 75 students
The Peace & Justice Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Program Emphasis (Mennonite)
2033 E. Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 345-0504
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 720-8116
Grades: K-9
| 120 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Pasadena, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Pasadena, CA include Westridge School, La Salle College Preparatory, and Sequoyah School.
How many private high schools are located in Pasadena?
17 private high schools are located in Pasadena.
How diverse are private high schools in Pasadena?
Pasadena private high schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 48%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Pasadena?
18% of private high schools in Pasadena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Pasadena are often viewed compared to one another?

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