📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
7 Rated Districts in the Altoona, PA Metro Area
PSSA 2024–25 · percentile among Pennsylvania districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hollidaysburg Area School District | Hollidaysburg | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #2 | Bellwood-Antis School District | Bellwood | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #3 | Altoona Area School District | Altoona | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #4 | Claysburg-Kimmel School District | Claysburg | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #5 | Williamsburg Community School District | Williamsburg | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #6 | Tyrone Area School District | Tyrone | 4/10 Below Average | 35th |
| #7 | Spring Cove School District | Roaring Spring | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
Best School Districts in the Altoona, PA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from PSSA 2024–25 (Pennsylvania) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Altoona, PA metro area? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in the Altoona, PA metro area, the highest-rated is Hollidaysburg Area School District (Hollidaysburg), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 86th percentile of Pennsylvania districts on PSSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.