Best Schools in Altoona, PA
Altoona, PA has a total of 37 schools including 12 high schools, 5 middle schools and 19 elementary schools. A total of 15,072 students attend Altoona, PA schools. On average, schools in Altoona score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Altoona exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Altoona, PA
Altoona, PA has 12 high schools with 4,929 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Altoona score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Altoona greatly exceed expectations.
1. Bellwood-antis Hs
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Bellwood-antis Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
2. Hollidaysburg Area Shs
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Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 793 Students
3. Altoona Area Hs
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Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 2228 Students
4. Juniata Valley Jshs
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Juniata Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 386 Students
5. Tyrone Area Hs
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Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 550 Students
6. Greater Altoona Ctc
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Greater Altoona Ctc • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
7. Kimmel Alternative School
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Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in Altoona, PA
Altoona, PA has 5 middle schools with 3,903 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Altoona score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Altoona don't meet expectations.
1. Hollidaysburg Area Jhs
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Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 807 Students
2. Tyrone Area Ms
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Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 530 Students
3. Bellwood Antis Ms
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Bellwood-antis Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 371 Students
4. Penn Cambria Ms
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Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 468 Students
5. Altoona Area Jr Hs
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Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1727 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Altoona, PA
Altoona, PA has 19 elementary schools with 6,092 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Altoona score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Altoona meet expectations.
1. Tyrone Area El Sch
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Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 679 Students
2. Irving El Sch
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Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
3. Frankstown El Sch
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Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 608 Students
4. Charles W Longer El Sch
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Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 395 Students
5. Lewis M Myers El Sch
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Bellwood-antis Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 400 Students
6. Juniata Gap El Sch
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Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 553 Students
7. Baker El Sch
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Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students
8. Juniata Valley El Sch
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Juniata Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
9. Logan El Sch
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Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
10. Juniata El Sch
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Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 460 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Altoona, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Altoona, PA has a total population of 58,530 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Altoona, 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 Altoona, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Altoona, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Altoona, 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 Altoona, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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