For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,337 students in Columbus, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 285 private students). 82% 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 Intermediate. 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 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Columbus, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-3
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1164 Farnham St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Intermediate
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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: #44.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
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
| 243 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-5
| 438 students
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 Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Columbus?
5 public schools are located in Columbus.
What percentage of students in Columbus go to public school?
82% 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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