Best Columbus Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 488 students in Columbus, NM.
The top ranked public elementary school in Columbus, NM is Columbus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, NM public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbus, NM (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7450 Altura Rd. Se
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, NM include Columbus Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbus?
1 public elementary schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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