For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 727 students in Colfax, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Colfax, WI are Colfax Elementary School and Colfax High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Colfax, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colfax Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Colfax High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3155
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3155
Grades: 7-12
| 334 students
Colfax, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Center (Closed 2009)
Charter School
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Academic Center-middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colfax, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Colfax, WI include Colfax Elementary School and Colfax High School.
How many public schools are located in Colfax?
2 public schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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