For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,556 students in 16602, PA (there are 8 private schools, serving 971 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 16602, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 16602, PA are Baker Elementary School, Altoona Area High School and Greater Altoona Ctc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16602 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16602, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16602, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 W Ward Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8388
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8388
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Altoona Area High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Grades: 6-12
| 2,224 students
Rank: #33.
Greater Altoona Ctc
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 4th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #44.
Kimmel Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Crawford Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Sycamore Street Greenwood
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8370
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8370
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
Altoona Area Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 7th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Grades: 6-8
| 1,730 students
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Cayuga Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8397
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8397
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #88.
Penn-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 12th St
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8396
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8396
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
16602, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1501 7th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Grades: 7-10
| 971 students
420 1st Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 16602, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 16602, PA include Baker Elementary School, Altoona Area High School and Greater Altoona Ctc.
How many public schools are located in 16602, PA?
8 public schools are located in 16602, PA.
What percentage of students in 16602, PA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 16602, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16602, PA?
16602, PA public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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