Hillsides Education Center in Pasadena, CA, serves 44 students in grades 3 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 5 teachers supporting its enrollment.
Founded in 1913, Hillsides Education Center is one of the oldest private special education schools in the Pasadena area.
Approximately 85% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting the diversity of this midsize city neighborhood.
Hillsides Education Center is a member of a state or regional independent school association, supporting its nonsectarian educational mission.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Hillsides Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Year Founded
1913
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hillsides Education Center often compared to?
Hillsides Education Center is often viewed alongside schools like The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy by visitors of our site.
What is Hillsides Education Center's ranking?
Hillsides Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Hillsides Education Center?
The application deadline for Hillsides Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hillsides Education Center located?
Hillsides Education Center is located in the South Arroyo neighborhood of Pasadena, CA. There are 7 other private schools located in South Arroyo.
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South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 257-3006
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Elliott Institute
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2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
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Gr: K-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
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Special Education School
28990 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 589-8144
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 589-8144
36.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
920 E Broadway
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 247-7474
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 247-7474
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Special Education School
2116 East Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
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Elliott Institute
Special Education School
2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
7.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
920 E Broadway
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 247-7474
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 247-7474
4.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 231 students
Villa Esperanza Services ![Villa Esperanza Services Photo - Samantha communication with Gwendolyn Meier, Villa's Speech Director.]( "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
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Almansor Academy (institute For Redesign Of Learni
Special Education School
1955 Fremont Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 257-3006
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 257-3006
1.7 miles
Gr: 1 | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4
Elliott Institute
Special Education School
2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
7.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
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Special Education School
28990 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 589-8144
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 589-8144
36.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
920 E Broadway
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 247-7474
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 247-7474
4.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 231 students
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Special Education School
2116 East Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Optimist High
Special Education School
6957 N Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
6338 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-2786
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-2786
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
500 Bellefontaine St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Pacific Oaks Children's School
Daycare / Preschool
714 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 397-1372
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 397-1372
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 176 students
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Alternative School
825 Colorado Blvd., Suite 118
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(877) 673-8893
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(877) 673-8893
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Optimist High
Special Education School
6957 N Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students
500 Bellefontaine St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Pasadena ![Fusion Academy Pasadena Photo - In our mixed-media art studio students can discover their artistic passions or continue their love of creating art. We offer painting, drawing, graphic design, and many more different mediums for students to express themselves through art.]( "Fusion Academy Pasadena Photo - In our mixed-media art studio students can discover their artistic passions or continue their love of creating art. We offer painting, drawing, graphic design, and many more different mediums for students to express themselves through art.")
Alternative School
825 Colorado Blvd., Suite 118
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(877) 673-8893
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(877) 673-8893
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
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
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 459 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
1.1 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Optimist High
Special Education School
6957 N Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
6338 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-2786
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-2786
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Pasadena ![Fusion Academy Pasadena Photo - In our mixed-media art studio students can discover their artistic passions or continue their love of creating art. We offer painting, drawing, graphic design, and many more different mediums for students to express themselves through art.]( "Fusion Academy Pasadena Photo - In our mixed-media art studio students can discover their artistic passions or continue their love of creating art. We offer painting, drawing, graphic design, and many more different mediums for students to express themselves through art.")
Alternative School
825 Colorado Blvd., Suite 118
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(877) 673-8893
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(877) 673-8893
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
S.e.e.d.s.
Special Program Emphasis
1101 Arroyo Verde Rd.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 258-9890
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 258-9890
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 24 students Tuition listed
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
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 459 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
6338 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-2786
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-2786
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
Pacific Oaks Children's School
Daycare / Preschool
714 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 397-1372
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 397-1372
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 176 students
St. Ignatius Of Loyola School
(Catholic)
6025 Monte Vista St
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-6456
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-6456
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1325 Monterey Rd
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-9606
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-9606
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 121 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 54 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
67 W Bellevue Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-5940
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-5940
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 307 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6125 Poppy Peak Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-9168
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-9168
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6460 North Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 340-4400
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 340-4400
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 San Pascual Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-8354
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-8354
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 North Avenue 62
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-7328
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-7328
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1090 Nithsdale Rd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 396-5790
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 396-5790
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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