For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,576 students in 16601, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 49 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 16601, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 16601, PA are Irving Elementary School, Juniata Gap Elementary School and Juniata Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16601 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 16601, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16601, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Cherry Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8392
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8392
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Juniata Gap Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3365 Juniata Gap Road
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8401
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8401
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
418 N 8th Ave Juniata
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8394
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8394
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 Hillside Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8400
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8400
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 16601, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16601, PA include Irving Elementary School, Juniata Gap Elementary School and Juniata Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 16601?
4 public schools are located in 16601.
What percentage of students in 16601 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 16601 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16601?
16601 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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