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Best Pasadena Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 3,756 students in Pasadena, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pasadena, CA are Alma Fuerte Public, Options For Youth - Duarte Inc and Learning Works. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pasadena, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Pasadena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Pasadena, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alma Fuerte Public
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 204-5265
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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: #33.
Learning Works
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
90 North Daisy Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-2871
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pasadena, California

Pasadena, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 charter schools in Pasadena, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pasadena, CA include Alma Fuerte Public, Options For Youth - Duarte Inc and Learning Works.
How many public charter schools are located in Pasadena?
3 public charter schools are located in Pasadena.
What is the racial composition of students in Pasadena?
Pasadena public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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