For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 566 students in Colby, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colby, WI are Colby Elementary School and Colby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colby, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colby have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Colby, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colby Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 W Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-3939
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-3939
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Colby Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 N 2nd St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Colby, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colby, WI include Colby Elementary School and Colby Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colby?
2 public elementary schools are located in Colby.
What is the racial composition of students in Colby?
Colby public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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