For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,632 students in 16601, PA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 16601 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16601, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16601, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Cherry Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8392
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8392
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Juniata Gap Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3365 Juniata Gap Road
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8401
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8401
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 35% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 Hillside Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8400
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8400
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
16601, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1318 19th Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8355
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8355
Grades: 7-9
| 873 students
1800 11th St
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8407
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8407
Grades: K-6
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 16601, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16601, PA include Irving Elementary School, Juniata Gap Elementary School and Juniata Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16601?
4 public elementary schools are located in 16601.
What is the racial composition of students in 16601?
16601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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