| Index | Arcadia | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | 76% | 38% | 49% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 12 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 15 | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 1,085 | 7,963 |
| Index | Arcadia | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 91.7% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 91.3% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 76.0% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 60.7% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 52.0% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 19.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 6.0% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 12 public schools, 15 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Arcadia. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Arcadia, CA schools is 76%. The average student to teacher ratio is 22:1. In Arcadia, CA, an average of 91.7% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 91.3% have completed high school.
| City, State | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| San Marino, CA | 13,324 | 85% | 74% |
| La Cañada Flintridge, CA | 20,477 | 83% | 68% |
| South Pasadena, CA | 25,936 | 76% | 54% |
| Walnut, CA | 30,026 | 66% | 35% |
| La Crescenta-Montrose, CA | 19,824 | 66% | 35% |
| Arcadia, CA | 57,755 | 76% | 54% |
| City, State | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| San Marcos, TX | 57,743 | 64% | 31% |
| Coconut Creek, FL | 57,731 | 57% | 16% |
| Tamiami, FL | 57,796 | 63% | 27% |
| Ocala, FL | 57,873 | 44% | 11% |
| Bowie, MD | 57,633 | 42% | 14% |
| Arcadia, CA | 57,755 | 76% | 54% |
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