Elementary Schools in Pasadena, California: Pasadena schools average near the state. The 57.5-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
Pasadena, California has 14 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.0/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Field (Eugene) Elementary at 74/100, where 52.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Pasadena schools average 21.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 14 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.6% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 14 | Developing 43.0/100 | 21.3% | -1.9 |
| High | 5 | Developing 36.8/100 | 8.2% | -6.9 |
| Middle | 5 | Developing 33.6/100 | 15.2% | -9.1 |
How Pasadena schools compare
Pasadena has 14 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.0/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Field (Eugene) Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 52.5% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Pasadena schools average 21.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Pasadena averages 23.6% — above the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in Pasadena
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
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 74/100 |
| 2 | Pasadena High Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 18.5% | Solid 59/100 |
| 3 | Willard Elementary Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 25.3% | Solid 58/100 |
| 4 | Aveson School of Leaders Pasadena Unified Culture First | 24.4% | Solid 56/100 |
| 5 | Hamilton Elementary Pasadena Unified Culture First | 40.8% | Solid 54/100 |
| 6 | Don Benito Fundamental Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 28.2% | Developing 48/100 |
| 7 | John Muir High Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 12.2% | Developing 46/100 |
| 8 | Washington Elementary STEM Magnet Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 14.0% | Developing 46/100 |
| 9 | San Rafael Elementary Pasadena Unified Culture First | 26.3% | Developing 45/100 |
| 10 | Marshall Fundamental Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 19.5% | Developing 40/100 |
| 11 | Blair High Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 12.9% | Developing 40/100 |
| 12 | Norma Coombs Elementary Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 17.6% | Developing 39/100 |
| 13 | Webster Elementary Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 16.7% | Developing 37/100 |
| 14 | Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 17.9% | Developing 37/100 |
| 15 | Alma Fuerte Public Los Angeles County Office of Education Building Momentum | 11.1% | Developing 37/100 |
| 16 | Octavia E. Butler Magnet Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 13.2% | Developing 36/100 |
| 17 | Options For Youth - Duarte, Inc Duarte Unified Building Momentum | 9.1% | Developing 36/100 |
| 18 | Aveson Global Leadership Academy Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 17.1% | Developing 35/100 |
| 19 | Madison Elementary Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 5.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 20 | McKinley Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 8.8% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 21 | Learning Works Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 22 | Rose City High (Continuation) Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 1.5% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 23 | Pasadena Rosebud Academy Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 8.3% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 24 | CIS Academy Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 13.1% | Needs Support 16/100 |
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.
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