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Schools in 91001 — Altadena, California: 91001 schools average near the state. The 49.8-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

91001 has 9 ranked schools in Altadena, averaging a Scope Score of 38.7/100 — within 0.0 points of the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 91001's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 22.7 to 72.5, a 49.8-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 91001 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Odyssey Charter with a Scope Score of 72 and 52.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 91001 averages 26.2%, above the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 91001's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 91001 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 91001
91001Altadena938.7/100
91103Pasadena1.2338.9/100+0.2
91104Pasadena1.5429.4/100-9.3
91107Pasadena3.4748.7/100+10.0
91011La Canada Flintridge4.0483.5/100+44.8
91108San Marino4.5482.1/100+43.4

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 91001

1 High Ceiling1 Culture First1 On the Rise6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 91001 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 91001

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range22.7 – 72.5
49.8 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (7)

avg 41.7/1007 ranked elementary schools2 Strong, 2 Solid, +3 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1Odyssey Charter
Los Angeles County Office of Education High Ceiling
52.3%Strong
72/100
2OCS - South
Pasadena Unified Building Momentum
35.9%Strong
52/100
3Aveson School of Leaders
Pasadena Unified Culture First
24.4%Solid
48/100
4Altadena Elementary
Pasadena Unified Building Momentum
23.1%Solid
37/100
5Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementa
Pasadena Unified Building Momentum
19.8%Developing
34/100
6Alma Fuerte Public
Los Angeles County Office of Education Building Momentum
11.1%Needs Support
26/100
7Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Pasadena Unified Building Momentum
8.3%Needs Support
23/100

Middle Schools (2)

avg 28.5/1002 ranked middle schools1 Developing, 1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Aveson Global Leadership Academy
Pasadena Unified Building Momentum
17.1%Developing
33/100
2Charles W. Eliot Middle
Pasadena Unified On the Rise
7.3%Needs Support
24/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 schools in 91001Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 91001 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 91001

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 91001 (Altadena) good?
91001 has 9 ranked schools in Altadena, averaging a Scope Score of 38.7/100 — within 0.0 points of the state average, a benchmark weighted to 91001's own mix of school levels. 22.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 91001?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 91001 is Odyssey Charter with a Scope Score of 72/100 and 52.3% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 91001 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 91001 average a Scope Score of 38.7/100 — within 0.0 points of the state average of 38.8, a state average weighted to zip code 91001's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 22.1% vs. 20.4% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 91001?
Zip code 91001 has 9 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.