For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 776 students in Columbus, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, WI are Discovery Charter School, Columbus Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbus, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter School
Magnet School
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
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Middle School
Magnet 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
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Elementary School
Magnet 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
Columbus, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 S Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: 3-5
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, WI include Discovery Charter School, Columbus Middle School and Columbus Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbus?
3 public elementary schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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