For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,038 students in Altadena, CA (there are , serving 1,679 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in Altadena, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Altadena, CA are Odyssey Charter, Aveson School Of Leaders and Ocs - South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altadena, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Altadena have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Altadena, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Charter
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 West Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Grades: K-8
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Aveson School Of Leaders
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1919 East Pinecrest Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1440
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1440
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Ocs - South
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 West Palm St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 209-5635
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 209-5635
Grades: K-8
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3544 North Canon Blvd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
Rank: #55.
Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
593 West Woodbury Rd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5700
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5700
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Rank: #66.
Aveson Global Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 West Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1438
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1438
Grades: 6-12
| 207 students
Rank: #77.
Altadena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
743 East Calaveras St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5650
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5650
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #88.
Charles W. Eliot Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2184 North Lake Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Altadena, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2046 North Allen Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5760
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5760
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
3126 North Glenrose Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-7153
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-7153
Grades: K-6
| 218 students
527 W. Ventura St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5640
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5640
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1919 East Pinecrest Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-1149
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-1149
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
3544 N. Canon Blvd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Grades: 7-8
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Altadena, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Altadena, CA include Odyssey Charter, Aveson School Of Leaders and Ocs - South.
How many public schools are located in Altadena?
8 public schools are located in Altadena.
What percentage of students in Altadena go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in Altadena are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Altadena?
Altadena public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Altadena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Altadena include: Aveson School Of Leaders vs. Odyssey Charter, Pasadena Rosebud Academy vs. Odyssey Charter, Odyssey Charter vs. Aveson School Of Leaders
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