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 average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Pasadena, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall Fundamental
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
990 North Allen Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5810
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 South Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5820
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2925 East Siera Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5883
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 South Oak Knoll Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5630
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 North Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Alma Fuerte ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 204-5265
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 204-2500
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 North Daisy Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-2871
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-2871
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Pasadena, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1135 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
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
Pasadena, CA 91103
(310) 486-6620
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5670
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5670
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1259 Linda Vista Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 793-2197
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
Pasadena, CA 91109
(626) 798-7900
Gr: 6-10 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
320 N. Halstead St., Ste. 220
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 962-3311
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 962-3311
Gr: 7-12 | 1,934 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
199 South Los Robles
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 685-9300
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
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
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-4732
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
315 N. Pasadena Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5770
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5770
Gr: K-5
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
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