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Altoona Schools

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GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Altoona's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more

Top-Rated Altoona Public Schools

 
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Irving Elementary School
Altoona Area High School
Baker Elementary School
Juniata Elementary School
Altoona Area Junior High School
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Recent Reviews

Logan Elementary School

The teaching staff are nice. And work very hard with the students. The cafatera lady's...

Posted 8 days ago

Altoona Area High School

This school worships their football players (who aren't even that good?) great special ...

Posted 28 days ago

Bishop Guilfoyle High School

As a parent with two children at BG and as person involved in the teaching profession I...

Posted 59 days ago

What's it like to live in Altoona?

AltoonaPennsylvaniaU.S.
Median household income $34,629 $49,897 $50,935
Median home price $72,000 $150,400 $152,300
Cost of living (% of national avg)86% 101% 100%
Unemployment 7% 8% 9%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)654
Days per year with some sun: 191
Days per year with some precipitation: 139		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 46,320
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