Altoona Central Catholic School 13th in Altoona, PA, serves 314 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a central city setting.
The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by a teaching staff of 17 educators.
The student body includes approximately 2% students of color, reflecting limited racial diversity.
As a PK–8 private school, Altoona Central Catholic offers education within the Altoona community featuring a traditional Catholic orientation.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
314 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Altoona Central Catholic School 13th?
The application deadline for Altoona Central Catholic School 13th is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Altoona Central Catholic School 13th is Merakey Education Center (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Great Commission Schools (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Merakey Education Center
Special Education School
1012 8th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tender Love For Children Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
1401 12th Avenue 1st Lutheran Ch
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 942-3816
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 942-3816
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Altoona Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
1400 4th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Adelphoi Education At Altoona
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Merakey Education Center
Special Education School
1012 8th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Adelphoi Education At Altoona
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School ![Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups]( "Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups")
(Catholic)
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
Soaring Heights School - Mifflintown
Special Education School
23215 Route 34 S
Mifflin, PA 17058
(814) 317-0412
Mifflin, PA 17058
(814) 317-0412
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Merakey Education Center
Special Education School
1012 8th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Altoona Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
1400 4th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Adelphoi Education At Altoona
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School ![Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups]( "Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups")
(Catholic)
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tender Love For Children Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
1401 12th Avenue 1st Lutheran Ch
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 942-3816
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 942-3816
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Altoona Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
1400 4th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
113 Byron Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
321 Spruce St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-6112
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-6112
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
547 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
9335.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 994 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
535 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
9335.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 798 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Vocational School
948 Ben Franklin Highway
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6490
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6490
9337.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 Schoolhouse Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8432
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8432
9337.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 Schoolhouse Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8860
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8860
9337.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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