For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,632 students in 16601, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 16601, PA are Irving Elementary School, Juniata Gap Elementary School and Juniata Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 16601 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16601, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16601, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Cherry Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8392
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8392
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Juniata Gap Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3365 Juniata Gap Road
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8401
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8401
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
418 N 8th Ave Juniata
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8394
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8394
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 Hillside Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8400
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8400
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
16601, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1318 19th Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8355
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8355
Gr: 7-9 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1800 11th St
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8407
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8407
Gr: K-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 16601, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 16601, PA include Irving Elementary School, Juniata Gap Elementary School and Juniata Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16601?
4 public elementary schools are located in 16601.
What is the racial composition of students in 16601?
16601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).