For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,029 students in Altoona, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Altoona, IA are Altoona Elementary School, Clay Elementary School and Centennial 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 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Altoona have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Altoona, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altoona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
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
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Clay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 First Avenue S.
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-4198
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-4198
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
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
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
Willowbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
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
| 533 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, Clay Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Altoona?
4 public schools are located in Altoona.
What is the racial composition of students in Altoona?
Altoona public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Altoona are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Altoona include: Willowbrook Elementary School vs. Altoona Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School vs. Altoona Elementary School, Clay Elementary School vs. Altoona Elementary School
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