For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 686 students in Columbus Junction, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Columbus Junction, IA are Roundy Elementary School, Columbus Community High School and Columbus Community Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus Junction, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Columbus Junction have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Columbus Junction, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roundy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Colton St
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-6218
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-6218
Grades: PK-6
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Community High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Colton St
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2231
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Community Junior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Colton St
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2233
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2233
Grades: 7-8
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbus Junction, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Columbus Junction, IA include Roundy Elementary School, Columbus Community High School and Columbus Community Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Columbus Junction?
3 public schools are located in Columbus Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus Junction?
Columbus Junction public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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