Private School Cost in Pasadena 2026
Private schools in Pasadena average $25,400/year. 106% above national avg. Religious schools run $12,500/year; independent schools average $40,000/year.
City Average
$25,400
per year
Monthly Est.
$2,117
per month
Private Schools
72
in Pasadena
vs National
+$13,050
per year
Private School Tuition by Grade in Pasadena (2026)
Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials
Elementary School (K–5)
Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.
$20,800/yr
~$1,733/mo
Middle School (6–8)
Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.
$25,400/yr
~$2,116/mo
High School (9–12)
Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.
$31,200/yr
~$2,600/mo
Tuition by School Type in Pasadena
Average annual tuition, 2026 data
Religious Schools
Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.
$12,500/yr
+56% vs national ($8,000)
Independent Schools
Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.
$40,000/yr
+60% vs national ($25,000)
All Private Schools (Avg)
Blended average across all types.
$25,400/yr
+106% vs national ($12,350)
Tuition Range in Pasadena
Starting From
$8,500
Parish and religious schools
City Average
$25,400
Typical school
Top End
$50,000+
Elite prep schools
Most Pasadena private schools fall between $8,500 and $50,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.
Private Schools in Pasadena: 2026 Tuition Data
Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.
| School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Polytechnic School | $41,200–$43,800 |
| Westridge School | $42,600 |
| Mayfield Senior School | $32,800 |
| Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy | $30,400 |
| Marshall Fundamental Secondary School | $8,800–$10,200 |
| Chandler School | $30,800–$33,200 |
Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.
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