For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,832 students in Altoona, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 121 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Altoona, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Altoona, WI are Altoona Intermediate, Altoona Middle School and Altoona High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altoona, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Altoona have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Altoona, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altoona Intermediate
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1903 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Grades: 4-5
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Altoona Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Altoona High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 7th St W
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6031
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6031
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Altoona Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
157 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6050
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6050
Grades: PK-3
| 597 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Altoona, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Altoona, WI include Altoona Intermediate, Altoona Middle School and Altoona High School.
How many public schools are located in Altoona?
4 public schools are located in Altoona.
What percentage of students in Altoona go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Altoona are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Altoona?
Altoona public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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