For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 368 students in Colfax, WI.
The top ranked public elementary school in Colfax, WI is Colfax Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, WI public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Colfax, WI (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%
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 elementary schools in Colfax, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colfax, WI include Colfax Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colfax?
1 public elementary schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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