Pasadena, CA · Founded 1907 · 1–12
Last verified August 20, 2026
1030 E California Blvd, 91106 · (626) 396-6303
Enrollment
871
Student:teacher
7:1
Published tuition
$38,500–$48,900
Application fee
$100
Tuition by division
We don't have a grade-by-grade tuition breakdown for this school yet. The published range across all divisions is $38,500–$48,900. Most independent schools charge different rates for preschool, elementary, middle and upper school.
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Head of school
John Bracker
Head of School
John Bracker serves as Head of School at Polytechnic School, overseeing the mission and vision of the K-12 independent school in Pasadena.
Curriculum & special classes
Poly offers a rigorous, integrated K-12 program that combines core academics with the arts, athletics, and outdoor education, guided by the school's Portrait of a Graduate to develop creative, responsible citizens.
Financial aid
Poly maintains a $6.2 million financial aid budget, with grants ranging from 5% to nearly 100% of tuition based on family circumstances.
Application fee: $100
Before & after school care
Before school
Not listed
After school
Poly Extended Program (PEP)
Cost
Not listed
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
Admission is the pathway to join Poly's student-centered K-12 community by visiting, applying, and learning about affording a Poly education. The application process is online and involves submitting materials by set deadlines. Main entry points are kindergarten, sixth, seventh, and ninth grades, with other grades considered based on space availability.
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Lower School applications are due in December, and Middle and Upper School applications are due in January. For the 2026-2027 school year, Lower School applications were due December 12, 2025. Supporting documents were due January 23, 2026. Applications for the 2027-2028 school year will be available in October 2026.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$100
What they ask for: Online Application ($100 fee), Teacher Recommendation, Visit Day, Transcripts (for grades 2-5), Parent/Guardian Statement, Parent/Guardian Conversation (optional for K applicants new to Poly). Standardized testing is not required for grades 6-8 for the 2026-2027 school year.
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