For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,778 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 High School and Altoona Middle 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 52% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Altoona, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altoona Intermediate
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1903 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Gr: 4-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Altoona High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
711 7th St W
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6031
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6031
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Altoona Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6030
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Altoona Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
157 Bartlett Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6050
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 839-6050
Gr: PK-3 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 High School and Altoona Middle 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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