For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 741 students in Altamont, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Altamont, KS are Altamont Elementary School and Labette County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altamont, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Altamont have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Altamont, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altamont Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 E 6th Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5511
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5511
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Labette County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5321
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 S. High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5326
Altamont, KS 67330
(620) 784-5326
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Altamont, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Altamont, KS include Altamont Elementary School and Labette County High School.
How many public schools are located in Altamont?
3 public schools are located in Altamont.
What is the racial composition of students in Altamont?
Altamont public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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