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.: 13:1
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 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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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
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