Meher Montessori School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Private schools in Altadena, CA
8 schools in Altadena itself and 52 more within 6 miles.
Altadena private schools at a glance
Altadena has 8 private schools of its own, and 52 more are within 6 miles. In Altadena itself: 1 Catholic, 1 other Christian and 6 nonsectarian; 8 teach elementary grades and 1 teaches high school; 3 are Montessori. Of the 52 nearby: 15 Catholic, 10 other Christian, 25 nonsectarian and 2 of other faiths. 2 are all-girls and 1 is all-boys; the rest are co-ed. The typical school has about 163 students and 9 per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 10 of these schools: prices run from $15,855 to $53,750 a year, and the middle price is $33,306, using each school’s lowest published rate.
16 Catholic
9 students per teacher, typical
23 in a school association
90% of graduates to a 4-year college, typical high school
Private schools in Altadena (8)
Schools that give Altadena as their address come first, then the 52 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Altadena matches all of those.
Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 131 students 9.6 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Princeton Montessori School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Pasadena Waldorf School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-12 212 students 4.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 70% to 4-year college
Fair Oaks School
under 1 mi Grades K-5 30 students 5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Oak Knoll Montessori School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 51 students 2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
St. Elizabeth School
1 mi Grades K-8 154 students 13.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Firehouse Preschool
2 mi Grades PreK-2 25 students 5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (52)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Altadena.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Grades PreK-2 Under 10 K-12 students Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 462 students 20.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
EF Academy
2 mi Grades 9-12 219 students 7.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
EF Academy Pasadena
2 mi Grades 9-12 200 students 6.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 39 students 2.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-5 68 students 9.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Christian (nondenominational) Early childhood Co-ed
Grades K-5 39 students 7.1 students per teacher Friends Co-ed
Our School
2 mi Grades K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades 6-12 38 students 5.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 67% to 4-year college
Grades K-6 210 students 8.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades 9-12 607 students 13.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic All-boys 83% to 4-year college
Chandler School
3 mi Grades K-8 443 students 10.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 271 students 16.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
High Point Academy
3 mi Grades K-8 355 students 10.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades 7-12 530 students 7.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 98% to 4-year college
All 52 nearby schools
Private schools
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Private school tuition near Altadena
We verified published tuition at 10 of these schools: prices run from $15,855 to $53,750 a year, and the middle price is $33,306, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Philip the Apostle School | $15,855 | 2026-27 |
| High Point Academy | $24,600 | 2026-27 |
| St. Francis High School | $25,900 | 2026-27 |
| Maranatha High School | $29,200 | 2026-27 |
| Chandler School | $32,700 to $33,700 | 2026-27 |
| La Salle College Preparatory | $33,912 | 2026-27 |
| Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy | $37,000 | 2026-27 |
| Sequoyah | $40,315 to $46,095 | 2026-27 |
| Polytechnic School | $40,900 to $51,700 | 2026-27 |
| Flintridge Preparatory School | $53,750 | 2026-27 |
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What private school costs across California: every verified price in the state, by city and grade.
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- Christian schools in and around Altadena (11)
- Catholic schools in and around Altadena (16)
- Montessori schools in and around Altadena (8)
- Special education schools in and around Altadena (5)
- Private high schools in and around Altadena (20)
- Private elementary schools in and around Altadena (49)
- Private middle schools in and around Altadena (38)
- Private schools with kindergarten in and around Altadena (42)
- Private schools with pre-K in and around Altadena (24)
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Altadena?
8 private schools give Altadena as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 60: 8 in Altadena and 52 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 12,297 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Altadena is Pasadena Waldorf School with 212 students. The largest within 6 miles is Polytechnic School with 874 students.
How much does private school cost near Altadena?
We verified published tuition at 10 of these schools: prices run from $15,855 to $53,750 a year, and the middle price is $33,306, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does California pay for private school?
No California program pays private school tuition, and the state has no tuition tax credit or deduction. Families rely on a school’s own financial aid and on privately funded scholarships.