Best Public Schools in Altamont, IL (2025-26)

Best Altamont Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 689 students in Altamont, IL (there are , serving 173 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Altamont, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).

The top ranked public schools in Altamont, IL are Altamont Grade School and Altamont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Altamont, IL public schools have an score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Altamont have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Altamont, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Altamont Grade School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
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407 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-5171

Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Altamont High School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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7 S Ewing St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6194

Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Altamont, IL?

The top ranked public schools in Altamont, IL include Altamont Grade School and Altamont High School.

How many public schools are located in Altamont?

2 public schools are located in Altamont.

What percentage of students in Altamont go to public school?

80% of all K-12 students in Altamont are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in Altamont?

Altamont public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).