Best Columbus Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 424 students in Columbus, KS.

The top ranked public elementary school in Columbus, KS is Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Columbus, KS public elementary schools have an score of 27% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbus, KS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Central Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
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Bottom 50%

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810 S High School Avenue
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3943

Gr: 4-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: n/an/a

Park Elementary School

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724 E Garfield Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3905

Gr: PK-1 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Columbus, Kansas

Columbus, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Greenlawn Elementary School (Closed 2007)

9155 Sw 30th Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 674-8593

Gr: K-4 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Highland Elementary School (Closed 2024)

319 N High School St
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3032

Gr: 2-3 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, KS?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, KS include Central Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Columbus?

2 public elementary schools are located in Columbus.

What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?

Columbus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).