Pasadena Rosebud Academy

Pasadena Rosebud Academy sits in Altadena, the unincorporated community nestled just north of Pasadena that has long attracted families who want a quieter, more neighborhoody feel without straying far from the cultural richness of the San Gabriel Valley. As a K-8 charter, it offers the appeal of keeping kids in one community through middle school — a real draw for families who value continuity and tight-knit connections. Science scores nudge ahead of the pack here, and the school lands right in the middle of the statewide range overall, making it a reasonable option for families in the area who are drawn to the charter model and the laid-back, mountain-adjacent character of Altadena life.