For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,986 students in Altoona, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Altoona, IA are Altoona Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altoona, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Altoona have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Altoona, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altoona Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 6th St Sw
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-3771
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-3771
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 7th Ave Se
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-2109
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-2109
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 First Avenue S.
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-4198
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-4198
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
Willowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 17th Ave Sw
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-7512
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-7512
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Altoona, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Harbor-southeast Polk Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1301 First Ave N
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 957-8811
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 957-8811
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Altoona, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Altoona, IA include Altoona Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Clay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Altoona, IA?
4 public schools are located in Altoona, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Altoona, IA?
Altoona, IA public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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