For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 67 students in Altoona, KS.
The top ranked public school in Altoona, KS is Altoona-midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altoona, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Altoona have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Altoona, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altoona-midway Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
833 River Street
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Grades: PK-5
| 67 students
Altoona, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 128
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Altoona, KS 66710
(620) 568-5725
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Altoona, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Altoona, KS include Altoona-midway Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Altoona?
1 public schools are located in Altoona.
What is the racial composition of students in Altoona?
Altoona public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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