San Rafael Elementary

This school is a part of Pasadena Unified School District

Pasadena Unified School District is a 'Mixed' system defined by high-performing specialized magnets and fundamental schools operating alongside a significant number of struggling neighborhood campuses. While the district is a regional leader in Dual Language Immersion and Arts programming—successfully retaining families who might otherwise opt for private schools—it faces systemic challenges including declining enrollment and the looming necessity of school consolidations. With terminal high schools performing at or near state averages and a stark performance gap across its elementary portfolio, the district offers high-quality pockets of excellence but lacks the universal consistency and demographic stability required for a higher tier rating.