Best Schools in Altoona, KS
Altoona, KS has 7 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,211 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Altoona meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Altoona, KS
The top high schools in Altoona, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherryvale • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 290 Students
2. Fredonia Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 293 Students
3. Altoona-midway Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altoona-midway • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 79 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Altoona, KS
The top elementary schools in Altoona, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thayer Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherryvale • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 119 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 286 Students
3. Altoona-midway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altoona-midway • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students
4. Fredonia Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredonia • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 78 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Altoona, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Altoona, KS has a total population of 657 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Altoona, KS
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 Altoona, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Altoona, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Altoona, KS.
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 Altoona, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Altoona, KS
How many schools are in Altoona, KS?
Altoona, KS has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,211 students in total.
How do schools in Altoona perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Altoona score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Altoona meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Altoona?
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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