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Best 16602 Pennsylvania ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 929 students in 16602, PA (there are , serving 5,530 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in 16602, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in 16602, PA include Holy Trinity Middle School Campus, Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, and Altoona Central Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in 16602, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 16602 Pennsylvania ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

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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
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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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
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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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Merakey Education Center
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
1012 8th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
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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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16602, Pennsylvania ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 16602, PA?
How many private schools are located in 16602?
8 private schools are located in 16602.
How diverse are private schools in 16602?
16602 private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in 16602 go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in 16602 are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 16602?
50% of private schools in 16602 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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