What types of schools are available in Altoona, Pennsylvania?

Altoona, Pennsylvania offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Q: How many schools are in Altoona, Pennsylvania?

There are 12 schools in Altoona, Pennsylvania, serving 7,106 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Altoona?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Altoona, Pennsylvania, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 12 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

7,106

Total Students

Across Altoona

10.7:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

12 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)10 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 2,255 students at Altoona Area Hs.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 1:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Altoona Area Jr Hs

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1400 7Th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602

1404 6Th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602

Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs

charter schoolhighK-12

5580 Goods Lane, Altoona, PA 16602

301 Sycamore Street Greenwood, Altoona, PA 16602

418 N 8Th Ave Juniata, Altoona, PA 16601

411 12Th St, Altoona, PA 16602

3365 Juniata Gap Road, Altoona, PA 16601

108 W Ward Ave, Altoona, PA 16602

Pleasant Valley El Sch

publicelementaryK-5

310 Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602

110 Cherry Ave, Altoona, PA 16601

Mowrie A Ebner El Sch

publicelementaryK-5

308 Hillside Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601

Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center

publichighGrade 9-12

1500 4Th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602

Detailed Overview of Schools in Altoona

Altoona, Pennsylvania is home to 12 schools serving over 7,106 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Altoona, Pennsylvania?

There are 12 schools in Altoona, serving 7,106 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Altoona?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Altoona include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Altoona?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Altoona is 10.7:1.

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