For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,954 students in 16602, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 16602, PA are Altoona Area High School, Kimmel Alternative School and Altoona Area Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 16602 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 16602, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 16602, PA Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
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 middle schools in 16602, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 16602, PA include Altoona Area High School, Kimmel Alternative School and Altoona Area Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 16602, PA?
3 public middle schools are located in 16602, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 16602, PA?
16602, PA public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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