Altadena Arts Magnet Elementary

The student population of Altadena Elementary is 262 and the school serves K-5.

Altadena Arts Magnet provides education in the neighborhood of Altadena

At Altadena Elementary, 27% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math.

At Altadena Elementary, 42% of students scored at or above the proficient level for reading.

The minority student enrollment at Altadena Elementary is 80%.

Altadena Elementary is ranked #3850 in California Elementary Schools.

Altadena Arts Magnet Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

743 E Calaveras St, Altadena, CA

Pasadena Unified School District

488 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Benita Scheckel, M.ed

Student Teacher Ratio
26:1

Math Proficiency
45%

Reading Proficiency
49%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

49%

Math Proficiency

45%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 26:1 Teachers 19	Full Time Teachers 19
Teachers in First or Second Year 18.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 51.4%	Female 48.6%
Hispanic 44%	White 26.9%
Black 12.3%	Two or more races 9.3%
Asian 1.9%	Filipino 1.9%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/24/2026

We have two children at Altadena Arts Magnet currently and both are doing well. We appreciate the sense of community and support felt by teachers, staff, and the families we have come to know. The arts curriculum is strong and our kids love their classes in music, theater, arts, and dance. We are al...

5.0 parent

3/23/2026

We love the French immersion program. The patent columnist is awesome. There is so much involvement. We have found our village.

5.0 parent

3/18/2026

I am really happy with the school and the education. It is giving my two sons and TK and second grade. The teachers are top-notch. The program is very art space and very supportive of my children’s individual needs a great school for anyone whose kid is interested in pursuing the arts and foreign la...

5.0 parent

1/25/2025

Our children have absolutely thrived here. I cannot recommend this school enough. If you are an area parent affected by the recent fire looking for an alternative to charters, a parent on the fence about private schools, or simply looking to provide your child a fantastic, well-rounded education sup...

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Altadena Arts Magnet Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Altadena, CA, in the Altadena neighborhood, and is served by the Pasadena Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 488 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Altadena Arts Magnet Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,131,831. Discover additional schools in the area, like John Muir High School, La Canada High School, Thurgood Marshall Secondary School, and more. Learn more about what Altadena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Altadena Arts Magnet Elementary.

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