For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,053 students in Altoona, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Altoona, PA are Altoona Area High School, Kimmel Alternative School and Altoona Area Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altoona, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Altoona have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Altoona, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 2,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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 | 1,614 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Altoona, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1318 19th Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8355
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8355
Gr: 7-9 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1501 7th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Gr: 7-10 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
420 1st Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1800 11th St
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8407
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8407
Gr: K-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Altoona, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Altoona, PA include Altoona Area High School, Kimmel Alternative School and Altoona Area Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Altoona?
4 public middle schools are located in Altoona.
What is the racial composition of students in Altoona?
Altoona public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Altoona are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Altoona include: Altoona Area Jr High School vs. Altoona Area High School
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