Best Public Middle Schools in Altoona, PA (2025-26)

Best Altoona Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and 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 (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Altoona Area High School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
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1404 6th Ave
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% )
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200 East Crawford Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246

Gr: 7-12

Rank: #33.

Altoona Area Jr High School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
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1400 7th Ave
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%)
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5580 Goods Lane, Suite 1132
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258

Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

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Altoona, Pennsylvania 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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D S Keith Junior High School (Closed 2009)

1318 19th Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8355

Gr: 7-9 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School (Closed 2009)

1501 7th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340

Gr: 7-10 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Washington-jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2014)

420 1st Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403

Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Wright Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1800 11th St
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