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Best Blair County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 15,976 students in Blair County, PA (there are 20 private schools, serving 1,915 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Blair County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Blair County, PA are Tyrone Area High School, Frankstown Elementary School and Foot Of Ten Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blair County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Blair County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Blair County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tyrone Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Frankstown Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2463 Reservoir Rd
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4961
Gr: K-6 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Foot Of Ten Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Foot Of Ten Rd
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 695-1941
Gr: K-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Bellwood-antis High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2274
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Irving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Cherry Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8392
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Lewis M Myers Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2272
Gr: K-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Charles W Longer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1320 Union St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4431
Gr: K-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
108 W Ward Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8388
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Altoona Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Gr: 6-12 | 2,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Williamsburg Community Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
607 Sage Hill Drive
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
Gr: K-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
718 Central High Road
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 473-5111
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Hewit St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4426
Gr: 7-9 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Martinsburg Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 Spring Street
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 501-6111
Gr: 3-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1510 North Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4416
Gr: 10-12 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Tyrone Area Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Clay Avenue
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-1342
Gr: PK-4 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Bellwood Antis Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2273
Gr: 5-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1717.
Tyrone Area Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Gr: 5-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1818.
Juniata Gap Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3365 Juniata Gap Road
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8401
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1919.
Claysburg-kimmel Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Ck Elementary Drive
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5144
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2020.
Claysburg-kimmel Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
531 Bedford St
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5141
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2121.
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 4th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2222.
Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
418 N 8th Ave Juniata
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8394
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2323.
Williamsburg Community Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 W Third St
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2424.
Spring Cove Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Spring Cove Dr
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
(814) 224-2311
Gr: K-2 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2525.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Cayuga Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8397
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2626.
Kimmel Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 East Crawford Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #2727.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Sycamore Street Greenwood
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8370
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2828.
Altoona Area Jr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 7th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Gr: 6-8 | 1,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2929.
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Hillside Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8400
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3030.
Spring Cove Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Spring Cove Drive
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
(814) 224-2106
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3131.
Penn-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
411 12th St
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8396
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Claysburg-kimmel Jr High School
531 Bedford St
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5141
Gr: 7-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Blair County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Blair County, PA include Tyrone Area High School, Frankstown Elementary School and Foot Of Ten Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Blair County?
33 public schools are located in Blair County.
What percentage of students in Blair County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Blair County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blair County?
Blair County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Blair County are often viewed compared to one another?

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