About the School
- 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 Facts
Student Body
Total Students
314 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 Private 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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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
1012 8th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1401 12th Avenue 1st Lutheran Ch
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 942-3816
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Catholic
1400 4th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
1012 8th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Distance: 1.5 mi
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
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
23215 Route 34 S
Mifflin, PA 17058
(814) 317-0412
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
1012 8th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Catholic
1400 4th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Distance: 1.5 mi
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
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1401 12th Avenue 1st Lutheran Ch
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 942-3816
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Catholic
1400 4th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
113 Byron Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 132 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
321 Spruce St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-6112
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Altoona Area Jr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 7th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Altoona Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 2,255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Penn-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 12th St
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8396
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8396
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5580 Goods Lane
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 4th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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