Marengo Elementary

Marengo Elementary serves 781 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in South Pasadena, California, with a student-teacher ratio of 30:1 and 26 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school has earned recognition as one of California's top elementary schools, ranking #807 out of 9,566 schools statewide and placing in the 92nd percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance with an impressive 9.9 out of 10 academic score.

Students consistently excel in core subjects, with 88% achieving proficiency or above in both English Language Arts/Reading and Mathematics across all grade levels. These strong outcomes reflect the school's commitment to educational excellence and student achievement. Marengo Elementary sits in an affluent and highly educated community where 72% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood boasts a median household income of $127,882 and a low poverty rate of just 4.8%, with median home values around $1,453,500. This ZIP code area of 91030 serves approximately 26,583 residents. The school benefits from its location in a large suburban setting that combines the advantages of suburban living with proximity to the greater Los Angeles area's educational and cultural resources.

The student-teacher ratio at Marengo Elementary is 30:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.