For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,207 students in Columbus, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 313 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Columbus, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Columbus, WI are Columbus Middle School, Columbus Intermediate and Columbus High 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 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Columbus, WI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 70 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 259 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbus, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Columbus, WI include Columbus Middle School, Columbus Intermediate and Columbus High School.
How many public schools are located in Columbus, WI?
5 public schools are located in Columbus, WI.
What percentage of students in Columbus, WI go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Columbus, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus, WI?
Columbus, WI public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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