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Altoona ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,004 students in Altoona, PA, 12% of all K-12 students in Altoona, PA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
44% of private schools in Altoona, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,004
  • Average Tuition: $7,012
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,004
  • Average Tuition: $7,012
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Altoona, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Altoona ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Altoona Central Catholic School
Altoona Central Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Catholic
1400 4th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
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Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 34
Catholic
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
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Map of Holy Trinity Middle School Campus
Holy Trinity Middle School Campus
Gr: 5-8 | 111 students
Catholic
5519 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-7835
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Map of Adelphoi Education At Altoona
Adelphoi Education At Altoona
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
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Great Commission Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
(3)
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Map of Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten
Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
113 Byron Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
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Map of Merakey Education Center
Merakey Education Center
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
1012 8th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
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Map of Soaring Heights School
Soaring Heights School
Gr: Inquire with school | 29 students
Special Education School
400 Lakemont Park Blvd Ste 300
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 414-3903
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Map of Tender Love For Children Child Care
Tender Love For Children Child Care
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1401 12th Avenue 1st Lutheran Ch
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 942-3816
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Altoona, Pennsylvania ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Altoona Central Catholic School 13th
Altoona Central Catholic School 13th
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
1400 13th Street
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 944-1250
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Map of Faith Tabernacle School
Faith Tabernacle School
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students
Christian
439 5th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-4412
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Map of Holy Trinity Catholic School-altoona Elmntry Cmps
Holy Trinity Catholic School-altoona Elmntry Cmps
Gr: PK-4 | 139 students
Catholic
424 Wopsononock Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 381-7011
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Map of Shady Pond School
Shady Pond School
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
501 Golf Course Rd
Altoona, PA 16601
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Altoona, PA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

9
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
1,004
Students
-22.9% (-298 students) 10-yr
$7,012
Avg. Tuition
+23.8% (+$1,347) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
-14.3% (-2 students) 10-yr
7%
Students of Color
+16.7% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-9.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Altoona)
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,238 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearAltoona, PA Total Schools
20259
202411
202311
20228
20219
202010
201910
201810
20178
20169
20159
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# Students
1,004 Students
273,753 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearAltoona, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025112126179
2024105117172
2023107123174
2022114150185
2021132147180
2020121131171
2019131138175
2018133136172
2017161152180
2016159151178
2015145146167
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% Students of Color
7%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAltoona, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20257%27%34%
202419%27%34%
202320%26%33%
20228%26%33%
20217%25%32%
20208%25%32%
20196%25%31%
20186%25%31%
20177%25%32%
20167%25%32%
20156%25%32%
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0.27
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearAltoona, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.270.600.65
20240.410.590.65
20230.390.590.65
20220.340.590.64
20210.290.590.64
20200.290.580.64
20190.330.570.63
20180.330.570.63
20170.290.540.61
20160.290.540.61
20150.290.540.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAltoona, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%4%5%
20241%3%5%
20233%4%5%
20224%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20203%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
17 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAltoona, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%5%9%
202411%5%9%
202310%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
14 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAltoona, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%10%7%
20241%10%7%
20231%10%8%
20222%10%7%
20212%10%7%
20202%10%8%
20191%10%7%
20181%10%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
889 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
85%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAltoona, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202585%58%52%
202476%59%52%
202377%59%52%
202280%60%54%
202184%60%54%
202084%61%54%
201981%61%56%
201881%61%56%
201783%64%58%
201683%64%58%
201583%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
108 Students
65,068 Students
% of Others Students
10%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAltoona, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202510%23%26%
202411%23%26%
20239%23%25%
202213%22%25%
202111%22%25%
202010%22%24%
201914%22%24%
201814%21%23%
201714%21%22%
201614%21%22%
201514%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
105 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAltoona, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202510:111:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearAltoona, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202558%53%55%
202439%53%54%
202339%52%54%
202239%52%54%
202139%51%54%
202039%51%54%
201939%51%53%
201839%51%53%
201758%51%53%
201658%51%52%
201558%50%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAltoona, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025121515
2024121515
2023121515
2022121515
2021121415
2020121415
2019121415
2018131415
2017131415
2016131415
2015141415
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearAltoona, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025101213
2024101112
2023101011
2022101011
2021101111
2020101111
2019101111
2018101111
201791110
201691010
201561010
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,012
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAltoona, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$7,012$14,956$15,012
2024$6,837$12,587$13,254
2023$6,737$12,103$12,626
2022$6,637$11,906$12,187
2021$6,487$11,950$11,800
2020$6,257$11,607$11,512
2019$6,257$11,350$11,293
2018$6,257$11,328$11,017
2017$7,974$11,058$10,708
2016$7,974$10,235$10,356
2015$5,665$9,938$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
55%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearAltoona, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202555%45%34%
202458%44%34%
202358%44%34%
202258%43%33%
202158%43%33%
202058%42%32%
201928%40%31%
201840%39%30%
201740%38%30%
201640%37%29%
201540%34%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearAltoona, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202598%81%81%
202498%87%85%
202398%86%85%
202298%86%85%
202198%86%85%
202098%86%85%
201998%86%85%
201898%86%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Altoona, PA?
How many private schools are located in Altoona?
9 private schools are located in Altoona.
How diverse are private schools in Altoona?
Altoona private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Altoona go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Altoona are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Altoona?
44% of private schools in Altoona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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