Best Columbus Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 496 students in Columbus, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, MT are Columbus Elementary School and Columbus Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbus, MT (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, MT include Columbus Elementary School and Columbus Middle 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).

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