For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,120 students in Columbus, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 285 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Columbus, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Columbus, WI are Discovery Charter School, Columbus High School and Columbus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Columbus, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Gr: K-3 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1164 Farnham St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Columbus, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Columbus, WI include Discovery Charter School, Columbus High School and Columbus Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Columbus?
4 public schools are located in Columbus.
What percentage of students in Columbus go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Columbus are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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