Best Altamont Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 724 students in Altamont, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 182 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Altamont, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Altamont, IL are Altamont Grade School and Altamont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altamont, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Altamont have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Altamont, IL Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altamont Grade School
Math: 25% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
407 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-5171
Grades: PK-8
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Altamont High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7 S Ewing St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6194
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Altamont, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Altamont, IL include Altamont Grade School and Altamont High School.
How many public schools are located in Altamont, IL?
2 public schools are located in Altamont, IL.
What percentage of students in Altamont, IL go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Altamont, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Altamont, IL?
Altamont, IL public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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