For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 1,360 students in the neighborhood of South Arroyo, Pasadena, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in South Arroyo include Hillsides Education Center, The Waverly School, and Westridge School.
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top-Ranked South Arroyo 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Gr: 4-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition listed
Hillsides Education Center
Special Education School
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 224-2274
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 224-2274
Gr: 3-12 | 44 students
K-8: 535 S. Pasadena Ave; High School: 301 N. Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-4351
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-4351
Gr: K-12 | 459 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
67 W Bellevue Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-5940
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-5940
Gr: NS-12 | 307 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Arroyo, Pasadena, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Arroyo, Pasadena, CA include Hillsides Education Center, The Waverly School, and Westridge School.
How many private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Arroyo, Pasadena?
4 private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Arroyo, Pasadena.
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