National Catholic Schools Week Guide – Pages 3 & 4

Catholic Schools and a Renewed Moment

Welcome to the 2026 National Catholic Schools Week Guide, published by Pasadena Now.

Across Southern California and well beyond, Catholic schools are experiencing a renewed moment of attention from families weighing not just academic outcomes, but the broader environment in which their children learn and grow. Parents today are asking more searching questions about values, stability, community, and long-term formation—and Catholic schools are increasingly part of that conversation.

Educators point to a combination of factors driving this interest: strong academic foundations, consistent classroom standards, an emphasis on character development, and close-knit school communities that foster responsibility and service alongside scholarship. For many families, these elements have taken on new significance in recent years.

Against this backdrop, Pasadena Now has assembled this year's Los Angeles County National Catholic Schools Week Guide as a practical resource for parents beginning—or refining—their school search. The guide is designed to provide clear, organized information to support thoughtful decision-making during an important moment for families.

Inside, readers will find a broad overview of Catholic schools serving the region, reflecting the diversity of programs, grade levels, and educational approaches available. From curriculum and extracurricular offerings to campus culture and faith life, the guide highlights the range of options families may wish to explore.

This directory is not intended as a ranking or endorsement, but as a starting point—an accessible map for parents seeking to understand what Catholic education looks like across Los Angeles County today. Each family's priorities are different, and our goal is to present information that allows those priorities to be weighed carefully.

As always, Pasadena Now approaches this project with the same editorial standards applied across our coverage: clarity, accuracy, and respect for readers' time and trust. We aim to provide information that is useful, fair, and grounded in careful reporting.

We appreciate the opportunity to share the 2026 National Catholic Schools Week Guide with our readers and hope it serves as a valuable reference during the school selection process.

— The Editors

Table of Contents

NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK GUIDE 2026 by Pasadena Now FEATURES

Feature Article: Why Catholic Schools Offer a Safer Learning Environment – Page 7

Feature Article: Catholic Schools Are Trending in 2026 – Page 13

Feature Article: Do You Have to Be Catholic to Send Your Child to Catholic School? – Page 17

Feature Article: Here’s Why Catholic Schools May Be the Right Choice for Your Family – Page 21

CATHOLIC SCHOOL PROFILED

All Souls World Language Catholic School – Page 25

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School – Page 29

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy- Page 33

Immaculate Heart High School & Middle School – Page 35

Ramona Convent Secondary School – Page 39

Directory

Directory of Catholic Schools in Los Angeles County – Page 43

Contact & Publisher Information

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