For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,345 students in Columbia, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Columbia, IL are Parkview Elementary School and Columbia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbia, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Gr: 2-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Eagle Dr
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Gr: 5-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
113 S Rapp Ave
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Gr: PK-1 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Columbia, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Columbia, IL include Parkview Elementary School and Columbia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbia?
3 public elementary schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Columbia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Columbia include: Parkview Elementary School vs. Eagleview Elementary School, Eagleview Elementary School vs. Parkview Elementary School
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