For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 356 students in Colgate, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 91 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Colgate, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Colgate, WI is Amy Belle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colgate, WI public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Colgate have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colgate, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amy Belle Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3294 Willow Creek Rd
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-7825
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-7825
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Colgate, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4908 Monches Rd
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-1778
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-1778
Gr: PK-2 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Colgate, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Colgate, WI include Amy Belle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Colgate?
1 public schools are located in Colgate.
What percentage of students in Colgate go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Colgate are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colgate?
Colgate public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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