Best Schools in Columbus, MI
Columbus, MI has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,768 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Columbus exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbus, MI
The top high schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marysville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 769 Students
2. Memphis Juniorsenior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 409 Students
3. Richmond Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students
4. St Clair High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East China School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 767 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbus, MI
The top middle schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marysville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
2. Richmond Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 562 Students
3. St Clair Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East China School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 643 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, MI
The top elementary schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gardens Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
2. Pine River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East China School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 379 Students
3. Will L Lee School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 474 Students
4. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
5. Memphis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
6. Gearing Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East China School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 365 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbus, MI has a total population of 3,270 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbus, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbus, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbus, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbus, MI
How many schools are in Columbus, MI?
Columbus, MI has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,768 students in total.
How do schools in Columbus perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Columbus score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Columbus exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbus?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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