Elementary Schools in Pasadena, California: Pasadena schools average near the state. The 50.7-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 43.7/100

Pasadena, California has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.7/100 — within 0.0 points of the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Field (Eugene) Elementary at 75/100, where 52.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Pasadena schools average 23.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 11 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.1% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

43.7

State avg: 43.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

50.7

24.0 – 74.7

Avg Exceeded %

23.1%

State avg: 21.6%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

24.1%

State avg: 18.1%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

Level	Schools	Avg Score	Exceeded	vs State
Elementary	11	Developing 43.7/100	23.1%	-0.0
High	6	Developing 49.7/100	18.6%	+2.3
Middle	5	Needs Support 29.9/100	12.8%	-10.6

How Pasadena schools compare

Pasadena has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.7/100 — within 0.0 points of the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Field (Eugene) Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 52.5% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Pasadena schools average 23.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in Pasadena averages 24.1% — above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Pasadena

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First8 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Pasadena

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Field (Eugene) Elementary Pasadena Unified High Ceiling	52.5%	Strong 75/100
2	Pasadena High Pasadena Unified Building Momentum	18.5%	Solid 63/100
3	Hamilton Elementary Pasadena Unified Strong All-Around	40.8%	Solid 58/100
4	Willard Elementary Pasadena Unified Building Momentum	25.3%	Solid 51/100
5	John Muir High Pasadena Unified Building Momentum	12.2%	Developing 49/100
6	San Rafael Elementary Pasadena Unified Culture First	26.3%	Developing 49/100
7	Don Benito Fundamental Pasadena Unified Building Momentum	28.2%	Developing 47/100
8	Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary Pasadena Unified Building Momentum	17.9%	Developing 40/100
9	Norma Coombs Elementary Pasadena Unified Building Momentum	17.6%	Developing 38/100
10	Webster Elementary Pasadena Unified Building Momentum	16.7%	Developing 38/100
11	Washington Elementary STEM Magnet Pasadena Unified Building Momentum	14.0%	Developing 38/100
12	Octavia E. Butler Magnet Pasadena Unified Building Momentum	13.2%	Developing 32/100
13	McKinley Pasadena Unified Building Momentum	8.8%	Needs Support 24/100
14	Madison Elementary Pasadena Unified Building Momentum	5.8%	Needs Support 24/100
15	Rose City High (Continuation) Pasadena Unified Building Momentum	1.5%	Needs Support 20/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 15 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Pasadena

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Polytechnic School

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 871 students

7:1Private

La Salle College Preparatory

Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 611 students

15:1Private

Westridge School for Girls

Nonsectarian · Grades 4-12 · 539 students

8:1Private

Maranatha High School

Brethren · Grades 9-12 · 530 students

11:1Private

Mayfield Junior School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 516 students

12:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Pasadena

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Pasadena good?

Pasadena's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.7/100, which is within 0.0 points of the state average. 23.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

What is the best elementary school in Pasadena?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Pasadena is Field (Eugene) Elementary with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 52.5% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.

How do Pasadena schools compare to the state average?

Pasadena elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.7/100 — within 0.0 points of the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 23.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.1% vs. 18.1% statewide.

How many schools are in Pasadena?

Pasadena has 11 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.

What does the Scope Score measure?

The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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