For the 2025 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 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 South Oak Knoll Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5630
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5630
Grades: K-8
| 616 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
91101, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
199 South Los Robles
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 685-9300
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 685-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 2,149 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 880 students
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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