| Index | Altoona | Wisconsin | National |
| Average Test Scores | 51% | 47% | 49% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 3 | 1,869 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 1 | 872 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 114 | 7,963 |
| Index | Altoona | Wisconsin | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 91.3% | 89.0% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 91.3% | 87.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 69.8% | 59.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 51.2% | 38.7% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 33.9% | 28.4% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 15.9% | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 6.4% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 4.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 3 public schools, 1 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Altoona. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Altoona, WI schools is 51%. The average student to teacher ratio is 13:1. In Altoona, WI, an average of 91.3% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 91.3% have completed high school.
| City, State | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Lake Wissota, WI | 2,959 | 65% | 31% |
| Fall Creek, WI | 1,400 | 54% | 9% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 67,654 | 52% | 6% |
| Elk Mound, WI | 1,074 | 52% | 5% |
| Chippewa Falls, WI | 13,939 | 48% | 2% |
| Altoona, WI | 7,193 | 51% | 3% |
| City, State | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Grandview Heights, OH | 7,191 | 92% | 86% |
| Clinton, IL | 7,195 | 19% | 62% |
| University Park, IL | 7,196 | 29% | 40% |
| Lihue, HI | 7,196 | 35% | 29% |
| Northridge, OH | 7,188 | 64% | 30% |
| Altoona, WI | 7,193 | 51% | 3% |
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