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Best Schools in 16602, PA
16602, PA has 25 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 10,867 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 16602 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 16602, PA
The top high schools in 16602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bellwood-antis Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellwood-antis Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
2. Hollidaysburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 793 Students
3. Altoona Area Hs
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Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 2228 Students
4. Kimmel Alternative School
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Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1 Students
5. Greater Altoona Ctc
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Greater Altoona Ctc • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
Best Middle Schools in 16602, PA
The top middle schools in 16602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hollidaysburg Area Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 807 Students
2. Bellwood Antis Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellwood-antis Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 371 Students
3. Altoona Area Jr Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1727 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 16602, PA
The top elementary schools in 16602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Irving El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
2. Baker El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students
3. Lewis M Myers El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Bellwood-antis Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 400 Students
4. Frankstown El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 608 Students
5. Charles W Longer El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 395 Students
6. Pleasant Valley El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 465 Students
7. Mowrie A Ebner El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
8. Logan El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
9. Penn-lincoln El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
10. Holy Trinity Middle School Campus
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Projected Test Scores
Holy Trinity Middle School Campus • Private • Grades 5 - 8 • 126 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 16602, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
16602, PA has a total population of 28,159 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 16602, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 16602, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 16602, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 16602, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 16602, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 16602, PA
How many schools are in 16602, PA?
16602, PA has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 10,867 students in total.
How do schools in 16602 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 16602 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 16602 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 16602?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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