Top 10 Best Columbia County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 9,349 students in Columbia County, WI (there are 10 private schools, serving 708 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Columbia County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Columbia County, WI are Lewiston Elementary School, Cambria Friesland Elementary School and Lodi High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Columbia County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewiston Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W11195 State Road 127
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
Cambria Friesland Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 E Edgewater St
Cambria, WI 53923
(920) 348-5656
Cambria, WI 53923
(920) 348-5656
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
Rank: #33.
Lodi High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Sauk St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Fall River Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Bradley St
Fall River, WI 53932
(920) 484-3333
Fall River, WI 53932
(920) 484-3333
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #55.
Pardeeville High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Oak St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Poynette Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 W North St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Grades: PK-4
| 431 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Rio Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
355 Lowville Rd
Rio, WI 53960
(920) 992-3143
Rio, WI 53960
(920) 992-3143
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #88.
Spring Hill Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Vine St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2468
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2468
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #99.
Muir Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5531
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5531
Grades: 2-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1010.
Poynette High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Cleveland St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #1111.
Fall River High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Bradley St
Fall River, WI 53932
(920) 484-3333
Fall River, WI 53932
(920) 484-3333
Grades: 6-12
| 264 students
Rank: #1212.
Poynette Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Cleveland St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Grades: 5-8
| 299 students
Rank: #1313.
Wisconsin Dells Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Race St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2467
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2467
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #1414.
Rusch Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
117 W Franklin St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7376
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7376
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Rank: #1515.
Pardeeville Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 E Chestnut St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2151
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2151
Grades: PK-4
| 333 students
Rank: #1616.
Columbus Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #1717.
Lodi Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 School St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3842
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3842
Grades: 3-5
| 240 students
Rank: #1818.
Columbus Intermediate
Math: 36% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: 3-5
| 217 students
Rank: #1919.
Columbus High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1164 Farnham St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
Rank: #2020.
Lodi Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Sauk St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3854
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3854
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Rank: #2121.
Wayne Bartels Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 436 students
Rank: #2222.
Rio Middle/high
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Church St
Rio, WI 53960
(920) 992-3141
Rio, WI 53960
(920) 992-3141
Grades: 6-12
| 206 students
Rank: #2323.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: K-3
| 67 students
Rank: #2424.
Pardeeville Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Oak St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153
Grades: 5-8
| 273 students
Rank: #2525.
Portage High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Grades: 6-12
| 760 students
Rank: #2626.
Ouisconsing School Of Collaboration
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 School St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3842
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3842
Grades: 3-5
| 80 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Cambria Friesland Middle/high
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 E Edgewater St
Cambria, WI 53923
(920) 348-5135
Cambria, WI 53923
(920) 348-5135
Grades: 6-12
| 181 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Wisconsin Dells High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Brew Farm Rd
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Correctional Institution Elementary School
Alternative School
2925 Columbia Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9100
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9100
Grades: 11-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: PK-2
| 276 students
Rank: n/an/a
Portage Academy Of Achievement
Alternative School
117 W Franklin St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 745-0887
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 745-0887
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3715
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3715
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
333 E Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Grades: K-1
| 160 students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
307 Bullen Rd
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
110 S Elm St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-9939
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-9939
Grades: PK
| 8 students
N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Grades: 1-6
| 44 students
W8460 Bilkie Rd
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Grades: K-6
| 64 students
Gibraltar Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1100 Sauk St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853
Grades: 9-10
| 5 students
Kilbourn Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
520 Race St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
W6180 School Rd
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-3412
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-3412
Grades: 5
| 67 students
120 Oak St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Portage Virtual School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
River Crossing Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
222 W Pearl St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 583-2091
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 583-2091
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbia County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Columbia County, WI are Lewiston Elementary School, Cambria Friesland Elementary School and Lodi High School.
How many public schools are located in Columbia County, WI?
34 public schools are located in Columbia County, WI.
What percentage of students in Columbia County, WI go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Columbia County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County, WI?
Columbia County, WI minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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