For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 121 students in Altoona, WI (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,778 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Altoona, WI are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Altoona, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in Altoona, WI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Otter Creek Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
919 10th St W
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 834-1782
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 834-1782
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's Elementary School
(Catholic)
1828 Lynn Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 830-2278
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 830-2278
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Altoona)
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
121 Students
147,524 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
35%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
11,462 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,440
$7,526
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,577 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
17,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
20,242 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
86 Students
79,788 Students
% White Students
71%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
295 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
30 Students
29,260 Students
% of Others Students
25%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Altoona, WI?
2 private schools are located in Altoona, WI.
What percentage of students in Altoona go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Altoona are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Altoona?
100% of private schools in Altoona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
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