Independent K–12 school · Founded 1907
Polytechnic describes itself as Southern California’s first nonprofit independent school and serves students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Polytechnic admission overview ↗Pasadena · Independent-school relocation
Build a Pasadena home search around Polytechnic School—and the rest of your life.
Polytechnic’s central Pasadena location can put several distinct residential markets into consideration. Start with your schedule and housing priorities, then compare the homes that best fit the complete move.
Pasadena · San Gabriel ValleyOfficial school reference
Polytechnic School
- Campus
- 1030 E. California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Verify details
- Visit the official school website ↗
School-reported facts
Polytechnic at a glance.
School information reviewed against official Polytechnic sources on . Use the links below to confirm current details.
Main entry points: K, 6, 7 and 9
Applications to other grades depend on attrition and available space.
How to apply ↗2027–28 applications expected October 2026
The school reports that its 2026–27 cycle is closed and plans to make 2027–28 applications available in October 2026. Confirm the current calendar directly.
Polytechnic admission ↗About 27% of students · $6.2M aid budget
Polytechnic reports need-based grants ranging from 5% to 99% of tuition. The public tuition figure shown by the school is for 2025–26, so confirm current tuition directly.
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Active MLS-powered search
Active homes within 5 miles of Polytechnic.
The search is centered on the school's published campus address and sorted by proximity. Open the live map to see active listing pins, photos, details and listing-broker attribution through Laura + Grant's Ylopo IDX.
Open the active 5-mile listing map Shows active listings in a five-mile geographic radius. Inventory changes continuously.PolytechnicLive listing pins open in Ylopo
Explore active homes↗The real estate lens
A campus is one point. Your life is the map.
Polytechnic is located near Caltech in Pasadena. Buyers may encounter very different housing types, lot sizes and architectural eras within a relatively compact area, making property-level comparison especially important.
Compare micro-markets
Pasadena changes quickly by street, housing type and architectural context. We compare each home with the most relevant local competition.
Test the real route
Try the trip at the times and on the days that reflect your schedule, then use that experience to refine the search.
Plan for leverage
Starting early creates more room for thoughtful inspections, financing, negotiations and possession timing.
Live homes + a route test
See how each home fits the week.
Start with current Pasadena listings from Laura + Grant's live IDX search. When a home earns a closer look, use its exact address to test the route to Polytechnic at the times you would actually travel.
Open the current market.
Use the city-level search as a broad, neutral starting point. Price, property type and other listing criteria remain yours to control.
Shortlist the actual home.
Consider condition, architecture, lot, insurance, renovation needs and resale alongside location.
Test the exact route.
Compare the trip on the days and at the times relevant to your schedule. Traffic, road work and school operations can change.
Pasadena property context
Compare each home in its own market.
Central Pasadena includes condominiums, townhomes, historic residences and newer construction across a compact street grid. Architecture, parking, lot, condition and renovation history can change the value equation from one property to the next.
Read the Pasadena real estate guide ↗Useful questions
Plan the move around Polytechnic.
Can I see current homes while planning a move near Polytechnic School?+
Yes. Laura + Grant can connect you to their live IDX search and help shape a city-level search around your own route, price and property criteria.
How can an academic-calendar target affect an offer strategy?+
A firm move target can create urgency. Starting early preserves more flexibility around financing, inspections, possession and choosing a home that supports the complete plan.
School information is provided for general relocation research; confirm current details directly with Polytechnic School. Laura + Grant Law and Craft & Bauer at Real Broker provide real estate services independently from the school.
Build the move
Turn the research into a clear home-search plan.
See current homes, then tell Laura + Grant the timing, routes and property priorities that matter most.