For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,530 students in 16602, PA (there are 7 private schools, serving 817 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 16602, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 16602, PA are Baker Elementary School, Altoona Area High School and Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16602 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 16602, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16602, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Altoona Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Gr: 6-12 | 2,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 4th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Cayuga Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8397
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8397
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Kimmel Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Crawford Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #66.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Sycamore Street Greenwood
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8370
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8370
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Altoona Area Jr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 7th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Gr: 6-8 | 1,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Penn-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 12th St
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8396
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8396
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 16602, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16602, PA include Baker Elementary School, Altoona Area High School and Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center.
How many public schools are located in 16602?
9 public schools are located in 16602.
What percentage of students in 16602 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 16602 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16602?
16602 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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