For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 193 students in 16602, PA.
The top ranked public charter school in 16602, PA is Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 16602 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 16602, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 16602, PA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation 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
| 193 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 charter schools in 16602, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 16602, PA include Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 16602?
1 public charter schools are located in 16602.
What is the racial composition of students in 16602?
16602 public charter schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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