For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,674 students in 16602, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16602, PA are Altoona Area High School, Baker Elementary School and Logan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 16602 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16602, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16602, PA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altoona Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Grades: 6-12
| 2,228 students
Rank: #22.
Baker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 W Ward Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8388
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8388
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Logan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Sycamore Street Greenwood
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8370
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8370
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Cayuga Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8397
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8397
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #55.
Altoona Area Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 7th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Grades: 6-8
| 1,727 students
Rank: #66.
Central Pa Digital Lrng Foundation Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5580 Goods Lane, Suite 1132
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Grades: K-12
| 148 students
Rank: #77.
Penn-lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 12th St
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8396
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8396
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
16602, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1501 7th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Grades: 7-10
| 971 students
420 1st Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 16602, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16602, PA include Altoona Area High School, Baker Elementary School and Logan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16602?
7 public elementary schools are located in 16602.
What is the racial composition of students in 16602?
16602 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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