For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 705 students in Colfax, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Colfax, WI are Colfax Elementary School and Colfax High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Colfax, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colfax Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Colfax High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3155
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3155
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Colfax, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Academic Center-middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Gr: 7-8 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Colfax, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Colfax, WI include Colfax Elementary School and Colfax High School.
How many public schools are located in Colfax?
2 public schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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