For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,099 students in South Pasadena, CA. The top-ranked public middle school in South Pasadena, CA is South Pasadena Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Pasadena, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in South Pasadena have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Pasadena, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pasadena Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Fair Oaks
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
Gr: 6-8 | 1,099 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in South Pasadena, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Pasadena, CA include South Pasadena Middle School. South Pasadena has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in South Pasadena?
1 public middle schools are located in South Pasadena.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pasadena?
South Pasadena public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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