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16602 Pennsylvania Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 929 students in 16602, PA (there are 9 public schools, 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 Altoona Central Catholic School and Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in 16602, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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Top Ranked 16602 Pennsylvania Private 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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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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Holy Trinity Middle School Campus
Gr: 5-8 | 111 students
Catholic
5519 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-7835
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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 Private 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?
The top ranked private schools in 16602, PA include Altoona Central Catholic School and Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School.
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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