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Best Altoona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,106 students in Altoona, PA (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,034 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Altoona, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Altoona, PA are Irving Elementary School, Baker Elementary School and Altoona Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altoona, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Altoona have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Altoona, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Cherry Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8392
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
108 W Ward Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8388
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Altoona Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Gr: 6-12 | 2,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Juniata Gap Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3365 Juniata Gap Road
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8401
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 4th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
418 N 8th Ave Juniata
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8394
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Cayuga Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8397
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Kimmel Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 East Crawford Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #99.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Sycamore Street Greenwood
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8370
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Altoona Area Jr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 7th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Gr: 6-8 | 1,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Hillside Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8400
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Penn-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
411 12th St
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8396
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Altoona, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Altoona, PA include Irving Elementary School, Baker Elementary School and Altoona Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Altoona?
13 public schools are located in Altoona.
What percentage of students in Altoona go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Altoona are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Altoona?
Altoona public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Altoona are often viewed compared to one another?

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