Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Autoshade~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY-SA 3.0Altoona’s public schools outscore 65% of Wisconsin districts
Math proficiency in Altoona’s districts is 49%, above the Wisconsin average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Altoona, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Altoona’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1312 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Altoona’s, its schools beat 72%, higher than their 65% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 43% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,177 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Altoona Middle, then Altoona High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Mary's Elementary School (private) and Otter Creek Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Altoona’s grade
B+: better than 65% of Wisconsin school districts, #168 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Altoona, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Altoona
Altoona Elementary
Grades PK–3 · 555 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Altoona
Altoona Elementary
Grades PK–3 · 555 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Altoona
Altoona Elementary
Grades PK–3 · 555 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Altoona
Altoona Elementary
Grades PK–3 · 555 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Altoona
Altoona Intermediate
Grades 4–5 · 278 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Altoona
Altoona Intermediate
Grades 4–5 · 278 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Altoona
Altoona Middle
Grades 6–8 · 394 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Altoona
Altoona Middle
Grades 6–8 · 394 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Altoona
Altoona Middle
Grades 6–8 · 394 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Altoona
Altoona High
Grades 9–12 · 551 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Altoona
Altoona High
Grades 9–12 · 551 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Altoona
Altoona High
Grades 9–12 · 551 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Altoona
Altoona High
Grades 9–12 · 551 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Altoona’s public schools are run by Altoona School District. Parts of Altoona (3% and 3% of its land) are served by Fall Creek and Eau Claire Area instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Altoona vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Altoona’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona | B+ | Altoona |
| Washington | B− | Eau Claire Area PK–12 · Fall Creek PK–12 |
| Eau Claire | B− | Eau Claire Area |
| Seymour | B− | Fall Creek PK–12 · Eau Claire Area PK–12 |
Every school in Altoona
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Altoona’s schools
Are Altoona’s schools good?
By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools Altoona children attend outscore 65% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #168 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Altoona in?
Altoona School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,778 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Altoona are served by Fall Creek and Eau Claire Area.
Where do Altoona kids go to high school?
Altoona High, with 551 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Altoona’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Altoona School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Altoona spend per student?
$14,177 in Altoona School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Altoona?
Yes: St. Mary's Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 122 students) and Otter Creek Christian Academy (religious, grades K–8, 7 students).
Parents talk
What Altoona families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Altoona → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.