Octavia E. Butler Magnet

Octavia E. Butler Magnet sits in Pasadena's 91103 zip code, a neighborhood that blends old California charm with a genuinely diverse, working-class community just northwest of the Rose Bowl. As a magnet school named after the legendary sci-fi author, it draws families who are intentionally seeking out something different from their neighborhood school, and its science scores show some real strength for motivated middle schoolers who lean toward STEM. Families willing to navigate the magnet application process and engage actively in their student's learning will find a school with a distinct identity in a city that takes education seriously.