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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 public schools (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 85%.
44% of private schools in Altoona, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private 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 Private 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 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 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 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 Private 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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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 Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,004
Students
$7,012
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Altoona)
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
1,004 Students
273,232 Students
% Students of Color
7%
27%
0.27
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
14 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
889 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
85%
58%
# 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
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
10%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
105 Teachers
24,057 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,012
$13,227
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
46%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%
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?
The top ranked private schools in Altoona, PA include Altoona Central Catholic School and Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School.
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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