Very Good
#300 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 34% of private schools
Great Commission Schools
School
1100 6TH AVE, Altoona, PA 16602
Enrollment
131
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
131
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#300 of 873
In Altoona
#1 of 5
public schools
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Great Commission Schools
School in Altoona · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Great Commission Schools
Great Commission Schools is a private school in Altoona, PA. Great Commission Schools serves approximately 131 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Great Commission Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 131 students, Great Commission Schools is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Great Commission Schools sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Great Commission Schools is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Great Commission Schools compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Altoona, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Great Commission Schools (this school) | 7.0 |
| Penn-Lincoln El Sch | 6.1 |
| Altoona Area HS | 5.1 |
| Altoona Area Jr HS | 4.6 |
| Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center | — |
| Irving El Sch | 6.8 |
| Pleasant Valley El Sch | 3.6 |
| Juniata El Sch | 3.7 |
| Logan El Sch | 4.9 |
| Baker El Sch | 7.1 |
| Juniata Gap El Sch | 5.6 |
| Mowrie A Ebner El Sch | 4.6 |
| Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation CS | 4.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1100 6TH AVE, Altoona, PA 16602
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Great Commission Schools may also want to explore other schools in the area. SOARING HEIGHTS SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 3.1 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation CS (rated 4.7/10, 3.2 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Altoona, see our Altoona schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln El Sch Altoona | 0.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Altoona Area HS Altoona | 0.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona | 0.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center Altoona | 0.4 mi | — |
| TENDER LOVE FOR CHILDREN CHILD CARE Altoona | 0.4 mi | — |
| Irving El Sch Altoona | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| BISHOP GUILFOYLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Altoona | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL-ALTOONA ELMNTRY CMPS Altoona | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Pleasant Valley El Sch Altoona | 1.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Juniata El Sch Altoona | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Logan El Sch Altoona | 1.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Baker El Sch Altoona | 2.0 mi | 7.1 |
| HARBOR HOUSE CENTER EARLY ACADEMICS Altoona | 2.3 mi | — |
| Juniata Gap El Sch Altoona | 2.6 mi | 5.6 |
| SOARING HEIGHTS SCHOOL - MIFFLINTOWN Altoona | 3.1 mi | — |
| SOARING HEIGHTS SCHOOL Altoona | 3.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation CS Altoona | 3.2 mi | 4.7 |
| HOLY TRINITY MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS Altoona | 3.1 mi | 6.7 |
| MERAKEY EDUCATION CENTER Altoona | 3.4 mi | — |
| Mowrie A Ebner El Sch Altoona | 3.0 mi | 4.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 16602 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,097
Median Home Value
$120,200
Median Rent
$842/mo
Population
27,014
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
67.6%
Avg Commute
18.9 min
Poverty Rate
18.3%
Median Age
41.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Great Commission Schools
What grades does Great Commission Schools serve?
Great Commission Schools serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Great Commission Schools?
Great Commission Schools has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Commission Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Commission Schools is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Great Commission Schools rank in PA?
Great Commission Schools ranks #300 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Great Commission Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Commission Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Great Commission Schools a private school?
Yes, Great Commission Schools is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Great Commission Schools a religious school?
Great Commission Schools has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Blair County
- Phone
- (814) 942-9710
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