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).