St. Andrew Catholic School is the only school in Pasadena’s downtown “Old Pasadena,” a plus for parents who work in the district’s city government and businesses. It was founded by four Sisters of the Holy Names in a rented house in 1897. The current staff and students are proud of its history as one of the oldest Catholic schools in the Los Angeles Archdiocese, balancing its academic focus with faith-based service and leadership teaching. The curriculum serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
Pre-kindergarten is a five-day program with classes of 12 to 15 children doing age-appropriate, hands-on activities that explore motor development and spatial relations using math, language, religion and social skills. Students in six through eighth grades work in the computer labs and each has a Chromebook for homework. Teachers incorporate technology in lessons via Google Classroom, which allows parents to access students’ work. Academic subjects are supplemented with weekly music and art classes that take advantage of field trips to Pasadena and Los Angeles’ many museums and performance venues. Music classes include preparation for weekly Mass attendance, and other religious instruction entails preparation for the Holy Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Sunday Liturgy of the Word. Students are taught about the liturgical year and the lives of the saints.
St. Andrew Elementary School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
42 Chestnut St,
Pasadena, CA
240
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Kenneth A. Foersch
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Annual Tuition
$8,514
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
26
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Full Time Teachers
15
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Part Time Teachers
11
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Male
96.6%
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Female
3.4%
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Hispanic
47.2%
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Two or more races
26.6%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
9.2%
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White
8.7%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
6.1%
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Black
2.2%
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Specialty School Programs
IB Programs Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/11/2025
We moved our elementary aged boys here from our local public school. The turnaround we saw in our boys' perspective on school and learning was swift and profound. We went from "school is boring" and "I don't want to go to school today" at their old school to "I like everything about Saint Andrew" and "I'm sad it's Friday and the school week is almost over." The depth of sincerity and kindness we've experienced from the staff is striking. The responsiveness has been marked compared to their previous school. We're not Catholic--the spirituality and observance of faith while omnipresent has not been heavy handed. This is a sweet and supportive community that we've become deeply grateful to have found.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/11/2025
We moved our elementary aged boys here from our local public school. The turnaround we saw in our boys' perspective on school and learning was swift and profound. We went from "school is boring" and "I don't want to go to school today" at their old school to "I like everything about Saint Andrew" an...
10/30/2025
It Was a good school. Now its boring no outdoor activities for students no field trips.
7/5/2024
Terrible and disappointing school! My child will definitely not be returning! If you decide to enroll your child in this school, be prepared to experience classism, gossipy staff/parents, bullying and hypocrisy at its finest. The principal demonstrates favoritism towards the parents who actively don...
7/12/2022
2 minutes agoI heard about St. Andrew Elementary from an announcement made by Fr. Gonzalez. After a couple of years of wanting to remove my kids from public school, I was finally able to earlier this year. I am very pleased they were accepted in to this school. Although my kids have only attended fo...
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List Price Range
$550K - $3.9M
Homes For Sale
21
Average Home Value
$1,050,560
Median Lot Size
871 Sq Ft
% Renters
85%
Average Household Income
$106,266
% of College Grads
62.5%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
904 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
90.1%
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Parks in this Area
Central Park
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Northwest Pasadena
Neighborhood of early 20th-century character homes bound by the highway
St. Andrew Elementary School is a private Catholic school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 42 Chestnut St in Pasadena, CA. Annual tuition is $8,514. The school has a total enrollment of 240 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. St. Andrew Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average home value in this area is $1,050,560. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Waverly School, Maranatha High School, Sequoyah School, and more. Learn more about what Pasadena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St. Andrew Elementary School.