For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 730 students in Altamont, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Altamont, KS are Altamont Elementary School and Labette County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altamont, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Altamont have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Altamont, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 E 6th Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5511
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5511
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Labette County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
401 S. High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5326
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5326
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Altamont, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Altamont, KS include Altamont Elementary School and Labette County High School.
How many public schools are located in Altamont?
3 public schools are located in Altamont.
What is the racial composition of students in Altamont?
Altamont public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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