For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,580 students in 16602, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16602, PA are Baker Elementary School, Altoona Area High School and Pleasant Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 16602 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16602, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16602, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 W Ward Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8388
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8388
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Altoona Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Gr: 6-12 | 2,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Cayuga Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8397
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8397
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Sycamore Street Greenwood
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8370
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8370
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Altoona Area Jr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 7th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Gr: 6-8 | 1,614 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Penn-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 12th St
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8396
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8396
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5580 Goods Lane, Suite 1132
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
16602, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1501 7th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Gr: 7-10 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
420 1st Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 16602, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16602, PA include Baker Elementary School, Altoona Area High School and Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16602?
7 public elementary schools are located in 16602.
What is the racial composition of students in 16602?
16602 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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