For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,580 students in Columbus, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 195 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Columbus, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Columbus, TX are Columbus High School, Columbus J High School and Columbus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Columbus, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Cardinal Ln
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 N Rampart St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1324 Bowie
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2078
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2078
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Alternative School
Alternative School
1421 Austin St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Columbus, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
7674 Pechacek Rd
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Grades: 4-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbus, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Columbus, TX include Columbus High School, Columbus J High School and Columbus Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Columbus, TX?
4 public schools are located in Columbus, TX.
What percentage of students in Columbus, TX go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Columbus, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus, TX?
Columbus, TX public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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