Best Public Middle Schools in Pasadena, CA (2025-26)

Best Pasadena Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 8,029 students in Pasadena, CA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Pasadena, CA are Marshall Fundamental, Blair High School and Cis Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pasadena, CA public middle schools have an score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Pasadena have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Pasadena, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Marshall Fundamental

(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
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990 North Allen Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5810

Gr: 6-12 | 1,848 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #22.

Blair High School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
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1201 South Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5820

Gr: 6-12 | 1,055 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #33.

Cis Academy

Alternative School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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2925 East Siera Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5883

Gr: K-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #44.

Mckinley

(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
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325 South Oak Knoll Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5630

Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #55.

Octavia E. Butler Magnet

Magnet School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
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1505 North Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830

Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #66.

Alma Fuerte Public

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 204-5265

Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #77.

Options For Youth - Duarte Inc

Charter School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 30%)
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3130 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 204-2500

Gr: 7-12 | 3,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #88.

Learning Works

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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90 North Daisy Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-2871

Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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Pasadena, California 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Allendale Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1135 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131

Gr: K-6 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 84%

Celerity Exa Charter (Closed 2015)

Charter School

136 W. Peoria St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(310) 486-6620

Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Cleveland Elementary School (Closed 2020)

524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5670

Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1500 E. Villa St.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5710

Gr: K-5

Linda Vista Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1259 Linda Vista Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 793-2197

Gr: K-6 | 367 students Minority enrollment: 91%

Nia Educational Charter School (Closed 2010)

Charter School

Po Box 92976
Pasadena, CA 91109
(626) 798-7900

Gr: 6-10 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park Ii (Closed 2023)

320 N. Halstead St., Ste. 220
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 962-3311

Gr: 7-12 | 1,934 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Options For Youth - Upland High School (Closed 2012)

199 South Los Robles
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 685-9300

Gr: 7-12 | 2,149 students Minority enrollment: 81%

Options For Youth-burbank Charter (Closed 2018)

Charter School

1610 W. Burbank Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(818) 566-7525

Gr: K-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rhythms Of The Village Charter High School (Closed 2009)

Charter School

482 West Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-4732

Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2023)

315 N. Pasadena Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5770

Gr: K-5

Woodrow Wilson Middle School (Closed 2023)

300 S. Madre St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5800

Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pasadena, CA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Pasadena, CA include Marshall Fundamental, Blair High School and Cis Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Pasadena?

8 public middle schools are located in Pasadena.

What is the racial composition of students in Pasadena?

Pasadena public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Pasadena are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pasadena include: Octavia E. Butler Magnet vs. Blair High School, Cis Academy vs. Marshall Fundamental