For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 193 students in 16602, PA.
The top-ranked public charter school in 16602, PA is Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 16602 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 16602, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 16602, PA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5580 Goods Lane, Suite 1132
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
16602, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1501 7th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Gr: 7-10 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
420 1st Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 16602, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 16602, PA include Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 16602?
1 public charter schools are located in 16602.
What is the racial composition of students in 16602?
16602 public charter schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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