For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 781 students in 91101, CA (there are , serving 629 private students). 55% of all K-12 students in 91101, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 91101, CA are Mckinley and Rose City High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91101 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91101, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91101, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Rose City High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 South Hudson Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5620
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
91101, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 91101, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 91101, CA include Mckinley and Rose City High (Continuation School).
How many public schools are located in 91101?
2 public schools are located in 91101.
What percentage of students in 91101 go to public school?
55% of all K-12 students in 91101 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91101?
91101 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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