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Best Schools in Altamont, IL
Altamont, IL has 10 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,390 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Altamont exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Altamont, IL
The top high schools in Altamont, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Altamont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altamont Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
2. Effingham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
3. Beecher City Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beecher City Cusd 20 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 166 Students
Best Middle Schools in Altamont, IL
The top middle schools in Altamont, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Effingham Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 522 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Altamont, IL
The top elementary schools in Altamont, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Altamont Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altamont Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 433 Students
2. Beecher City Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beecher City Cusd 20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 191 Students
3. Central Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 498 Students
4. Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 173 Students
5. Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades KG • 172 Students
6. South Side Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 268 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Altamont, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Altamont, IL has a total population of 3,774 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Altamont, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Altamont, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Altamont, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Altamont, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Altamont, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Altamont, IL
How many schools are in Altamont, IL?
Altamont, IL has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,390 students in total.
How do schools in Altamont perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Altamont score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Altamont exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Altamont?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 24%
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Every school in Altamont
2 of 2 schools in Altamont carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Altamont. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.