Best 16602 Pennsylvania Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 4,027 students in 16602, PA.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 16602, PA are Altoona Area High School, Kimmel Alternative School and Altoona Area Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 16602 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 16602, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).