Schools in Altoona, Iowa (2025)
5 schools · 3,187 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 523.
Altoona, in Iowa, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,187 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 1 middle; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Altoona's schools is 523, above the Iowa median of 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Centennial Elementary (85.8, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Altoona Elementary (81.4, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), and Southeast Polk Middle School (78.6, top 25% of middle schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Southeast Polk Middle School (1,112 students), Clay Elementary (700 students), Willowbrook Elementary (523 students).
Ranked schools in Altoona
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Iowa.
- 186Centennial ElementaryAltoona · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 423 students
- 281Altoona ElementaryAltoona · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 429 students
- 379Southeast Polk Middle SchoolAltoona · Public Middle84% Math proficiency · 1,112 students
- 478Willowbrook ElementaryAltoona · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 523 students
- 578Clay ElementaryAltoona · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 700 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centennial Elementary Altoona · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 85.8 Top 5% | 81% Math proficiency | 423 |
| 2 | Altoona Elementary Altoona · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 81.4 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 3 | Southeast Polk Middle School Altoona · Middle · Grades 6–7 | Public | 78.6 Top 25% | 84% Math proficiency | 1,112 |
| 4 | Willowbrook Elementary Altoona · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 78.0 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 523 |
| 5 | Clay Elementary Altoona · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 77.5 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 700 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Altoona?
Centennial Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Altoona with a Success Index (US) of 85.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Altoona?
Altoona has 5 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) educating 3,187 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Altoona?
The median Enrollment across schools in Altoona is 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.