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Marengo Elementary

South Pasadena Unified · Los Angeles County · 1400 Marengo Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030-3951

(626) 441-5850

10/10
#46
Rank 46 out of 5,722
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #67 · 99th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #43 · 99th percentile
Science10/10 · #83 · 99th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

South Pasadena is one of those rare LA County cities that feels genuinely walkable and small-town in the best possible way, and Marengo Elementary fits right into that fabric. Sitting near the top of California's elementary school rankings, it draws families who prioritize strong academics without sacrificing a tight-knit community feel — the kind of place where parents are deeply involved and teachers tend to stay for years. If you're looking to put down roots in a charming, tree-lined pocket of the San Gabriel Valley with a school that punches at the very highest level across English, math, and science, Marengo is a huge part of why families compete to buy into this zip code.

Student Demographics

385 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
174 (45%)
White
67 (17%)
Hispanic
58 (15%)
Multiple Races
57 (15%)
Filipino
12 (3%)
Other
17 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners51 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged49 (13%)
Students with Disabilities46 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

783
Enrollment
31
Teachers (FTE)
25.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
25.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #596 · 90th percentile

271 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found