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#423 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 13% of private schools

Mayfield Senior School

High School

500 Bellefontaine Street, Pasadena, CA 91105

Private
310
Students
8.6:1
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 13%
in CA

About Mayfield Senior School

Mayfield Senior School is a private high school in Pasadena, CA 91105. The school serves approximately 310 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3/10, placing it in the 86.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $156,835, where 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 8 public schools in Pasadena, Mayfield Senior School rates lower overall (5.3 vs 6.0 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Mayfield Senior School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Pasadena, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
This School
vs
21.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
310
This School
vs
1,170
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.3
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Mayfield Senior School (this school) 5.3
Blair High 7.4
Rose City High (Continuation) 6.2
John Muir High 5.9
Marshall Fundamental 5.4
Learning Works 3.9
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc 2.7
CIS Academy 8.6
Pasadena High 7.7

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.6:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 310
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

500 Bellefontaine Street, Pasadena, CA 91105

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
MAYFIELD SENIOR SCHOOL Pasadena 0.0 mi 5.3
WESTRIDGE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Pasadena 0.3 mi 5.3
Westridge School for Girls Pasadena 0.5 mi 5.3
SEQUOYAH Pasadena 0.6 mi 5.3
Sequoyah School Pasadena 0.6 mi 5.3
San Rafael Elementary Pasadena 0.8 mi 4.5
MARANATHA HIGH SCHOOL Pasadena 0.9 mi 5.3
THE WAVERLY SCHOOL Pasadena 0.8 mi 5.3
Maranatha High School Pasadena 0.9 mi 5.3
San Pascual Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (STEAM) Magnet Los Angeles 1.0 mi 5.1
HILLSIDES EDUCATION CENTER Pasadena 0.9 mi 5.3
Blair High Pasadena 1.0 mi 7.4
IRL - WESTMORELAND ACADEMY South Pasadena 1.1 mi 9.3
Arroyo Vista Elementary South Pasadena 1.2 mi 5.8
MAYFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL Pasadena 1.2 mi 5.3
ST JAMES PARISH DAY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN South Pasadena 1.4 mi 9.3
Mayfield Junior School Pasadena 1.2 mi 5.3
SEQUOYAH SCHOOL (HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS) Grove 1.5 mi 5.5
Westmoreland Academy Pasadena 1.5 mi 5.3
South Pasadena Senior High South Pasadena 1.5 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$156,835

Median Home Value

$1,615,700

Median Rent

$2,988/mo

Population

12,546

College Educated

73.3%

Homeownership

53.2%

Avg Commute

26.5 min

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Median Age

47.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Abraxas Continuation High Poway, CA 5.3
EF Academy Pasadena Pasadena, CA 5.3
East Palo Alto Academy East Palo Alto, CA 5.3
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./Sr. High Sacramento, CA 5.3
Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 Los Angeles, CA 5.3
La Familia Continuation High Thermal, CA 5.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mayfield Senior School

What grades does Mayfield Senior School serve?

Mayfield Senior School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mayfield Senior School?

Mayfield Senior School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Senior School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Senior School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mayfield Senior School rank in CA?

Mayfield Senior School is ranked #423 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Mayfield Senior School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mayfield Senior School has a composite rating of 5.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Mayfield Senior School a private school?

Yes, Mayfield Senior School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details