For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 193 students in Altoona, PA.
The top ranked public charter school in Altoona, 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.
Altoona, PA public charter school 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 Altoona have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Public Charter Schools in Altoona, PA (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
Altoona, 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
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
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 charter schools in Altoona, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Altoona, PA include Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Altoona?
1 public charter schools are located in Altoona.
What is the racial composition of students in Altoona?
Altoona 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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