How much does private school cost in Pasadena?

Private school in Pasadena averages $11,200/year in 2026 — 9% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $7,600/year; independent and prep schools average $23,700/year. Pasadena has approximately 60 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Pasadena for 2026?

Pasadena private school tuition ranges from $6,100 to $18,800/year. The city average is $11,200/year ($933/month). Religious schools run lower at $7,600/year; top independent day schools can reach $18,800+.

How does Pasadena private school cost compare to the national average?

Pasadena private school tuition averages $11,200/year, which is 9% below the national average ($12,350/year). Pasadena sits close to the national average, with a mix of religious and independent schools across a wide price range.

What are the most affordable private schools in Pasadena?

The most affordable private schools in Pasadena are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $7,600/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Pasadena 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Pasadena?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Pasadena's average of $11,200/year, a household income of $93,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Pasadena average $11,200/year. 9% below national avg. Religious schools run $7,600/year; independent schools average $23,700/year.

City Average

$11,200

per year

Monthly Est.

$933

per month

Private Schools

in Pasadena

vs National

-$1,150

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.

$9,500/yr

~$791/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$11,200/yr

~$933/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$13,400/yr

~$1,116/mo

Tuition by School Type in Pasadena

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$7,600/yr

-5% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$23,700/yr

-5% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$11,200/yr

-9% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Pasadena

Starting From

$6,100

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$11,200

Typical school

Top End

$18,800+

Elite prep schools

Most Pasadena private schools fall between $6,100 and $18,800/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	Type	Grades
San Jacinto Christian Academy	$8,400–$10,200	Christian	K–12
Blessed Sacrament School (Pasadena)	$7,800–$9,400	Catholic	K–8

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.