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Best Altadena Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,038 students in Altadena, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Altadena, CA are Odyssey Charter, Aveson School Of Leaders and Ocs - South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altadena, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Altadena have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Altadena, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
725 West Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Aveson School Of Leaders
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1919 East Pinecrest Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1440
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Ocs - South
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
119 West Palm St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 209-5635
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3544 North Canon Blvd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
593 West Woodbury Rd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5700
Gr: K-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Altadena Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
743 East Calaveras St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5650
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Aveson Global Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
575 West Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1438
Gr: 6-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Charles W. Eliot Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2184 North Lake Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Altadena, California

Altadena, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Burbank Elementary School (Closed 2012)
2046 North Allen Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5760
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Edison Elementary School (Closed 2008)
3126 North Glenrose Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-7153
Gr: K-6 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2023)
527 W. Ventura St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5640
Gr: K-5
Noyes Elementary School (Closed 2008)
1919 East Pinecrest Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-1149
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Pasadena Rosebud Academy Middle School (Closed 2018)
3544 N. Canon Blvd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Gr: 7-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Altadena, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Altadena, CA include Odyssey Charter, Aveson School Of Leaders and Ocs - South.
How many public elementary schools are located in Altadena?
8 public elementary schools are located in Altadena.
What is the racial composition of students in Altadena?
Altadena public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Altadena are often viewed compared to one another?

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