For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 705 students in 54730, WI.
The top ranked public schools in 54730, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 54730 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 54730, WI 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 54730, WI Public Schools (2025)
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%
54730, 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 54730, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54730, WI include Colfax Elementary School and Colfax High School.
How many public schools are located in 54730?
2 public schools are located in 54730.
What is the racial composition of students in 54730?
54730 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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