For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,891 students in 54720, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 121 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 54720, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 54720, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 54720 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 54720, WI 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 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54720, WI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altoona Intermediate
Magnet School
(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
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Altoona Middle School
Magnet 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
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Altoona High School
Magnet 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
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Altoona Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 646 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54720, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54720, WI include Altoona Intermediate, Altoona Middle School and Altoona High School.
How many public schools are located in 54720?
4 public schools are located in 54720.
What percentage of students in 54720 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 54720 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54720?
54720 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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