PUSD Awards & Recognitions

Nationally Certified Magnet Demonstration Schools

• Octavia E. Butler Magnet: Certified 2023

• Altadena Arts Magnet: Certified 2021

California Distinguished Schools 

• Altadena Arts Magnet 2025

• Field Elementary 2025

• Sierra Madre Elementary 2025

• Sierra Madre Middle 2024

• Sierra Madre Elementary 2023

• Field Elementary 2018

• Hamilton Elementary 2018

• Daniel Webster Elementary 2014

• San Rafael Elementary 2014

• Theodore Roosevelt Elementary 2014

• Don Benito Elementary 2012

• Blair High School 2011

• Field Elementary 2010

• Longfellow Elementary 2010

• Alexander Hamilton Elementary 2008

• Alexander Hamilton Elementary 1998

• Field Elementary 1997

• Longfellow Elementary 1997

• Andrew Jackson Elementary 1995

• Grover Cleveland Elementary 1993

• Jefferson Primary 1987

California Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports Recognition

• John Muir Early College Magnet: 2025 Platinum Award

• Blair High School: 2025 Gold Award 

• Madison Elementary: 2025 Gold Award 

• Rose City High School: 2025 Gold Award 

• Altadena Arts Magnet Elementary: 2025 Silver Award

• Sierra Madre Elementary: 2025 Silver Award

• Octavia E. Butler Magnet: 2022 Silver Award

National School Library of the Year

• Octavia E. Butler Magnet: 2026 Finalist 

California Pivotal Practice Awards 

• Field Elementary 2022

• Hamilton Elementary 2022

California Gold Ribbon Schools 

• Don Benito Fundamental School 2016

• Hamilton Elementary 2016

• Norma Coombs Elementary 2016

• San Rafael Elementary 2016

• Sierra Madre Elementary 2016

• Marshall Secondary School 2015 

US News & World Report Best High School Silver Medalists

• Marshall Fundamental 2018

• Pasadena High School 2018

Campaign for Business and Education Excellence Honor Roll School 

• Don Benito Fundamental 2018