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Altoona Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 121 students in Altoona, WI, 6% of all K-12 students in Altoona, WI are educated in private schools versus public 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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Altoona, WI (2026-27)

Map of Otter Creek Christian Academy
Otter Creek Christian Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
919 10th St W
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 834-1782
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Map of St. Mary's Elementary School
St. Mary's Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students
Catholic
1828 Lynn Ave
Altoona, WI 54720
(715) 830-2278
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Altoona, WI Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
121
Students
-21.9% (-34 students) 10-yr
$7,440
Avg. Tuition
6%
Students of Color
+200.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-31.3% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Altoona)
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
953 Schools
# Students
121 Students
147,125 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAltoona, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202561166179
202461161172
202358153174
202283164185
202183162180
202083152171
201986149175
201886147172
201778154180
201678152178
201578147167
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% Students of Color
6%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAltoona, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20256%35%34%
20246%35%34%
20239%34%33%
20228%31%33%
20218%31%32%
20208%31%32%
20194%31%31%
20184%30%31%
20172%30%32%
20162%30%32%
20152%30%32%
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0.44
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearAltoona, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20250.440.660.65
20240.440.660.65
20230.280.650.65
20220.540.630.64
20210.540.630.64
20200.540.630.64
20190.460.610.63
20180.460.600.63
20170.250.560.61
20160.250.570.61
20150.250.570.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
897 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearAltoona, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%1%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAltoona, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20233%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAltoona, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20252%12%9%
20242%12%9%
20232%9%9%
20222%8%8%
20212%8%9%
20202%8%9%
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# Black Students
n/a
20,225 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAltoona, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20233%15%8%
20221%13%7%
20211%13%7%
20201%14%8%
20192%12%7%
20182%12%7%
20171%11%7%
20161%11%7%
20151%12%8%
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# White Students
86 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
71%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAltoona, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202571%53%52%
202471%53%52%
202384%53%52%
202257%56%54%
202157%56%54%
202057%57%54%
201967%59%56%
201867%59%56%
201786%63%58%
201686%63%58%
201586%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
294 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
29,226 Students
% of Others Students
25%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAltoona, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202525%19%26%
202425%18%26%
20237%20%25%
202238%20%25%
202138%19%25%
202038%18%24%
201930%18%24%
201830%18%23%
201712%17%22%
201612%17%22%
201512%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
11 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAltoona, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202224:113:111:1
202124:113:111:1
202024:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201716:113:112:1
201616:113:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,440
$7,521
Admissions & Athletics

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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