For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,582 students in Altadena, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Altadena, CA are Odyssey Charter, Ocs - South and Pasadena Rosebud Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altadena, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Altadena have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Altadena, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 West Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Ocs - South
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
119 West Palm St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 209-5635
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 209-5635
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3544 North Canon Blvd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Aveson Global Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
575 West Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1438
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1438
Gr: 6-12 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Charles W. Eliot Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2184 North Lake Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Altadena, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2046 North Allen Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5760
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5760
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Minority enrollment: 87%
3126 North Glenrose Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-7153
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-7153
Gr: K-6 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 96%
1919 East Pinecrest Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-1149
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-1149
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Minority enrollment: 88%
3544 N. Canon Blvd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
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 middle schools in Altadena, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Altadena, CA include Odyssey Charter, Ocs - South and Pasadena Rosebud Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Altadena?
5 public middle schools are located in Altadena.
What is the racial composition of students in Altadena?
Altadena public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Altadena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Altadena include: Pasadena Rosebud Academy vs. Odyssey Charter
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