Best Schools in Columbus, MN
Columbus, MN has a total of 9 schools including 1 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 7,022 students attend Columbus, MN schools. On average, schools in Columbus score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbus meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbus, MN
Columbus, MN has 1 high schools with 1,876 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Columbus score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbus meet expectations.
1. Forest Lake Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1876 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbus, MN
Columbus, MN has 4 middle schools with 3,524 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Columbus score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbus meet expectations.
1. Roosevelt Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anoka-hennepin School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students
2. Centennial Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1529 Students
3. Forest Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 333 Students
4. Forest Lake Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 853 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, MN
Columbus, MN has 4 elementary schools with 1,622 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Columbus score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbus don't meet expectations.
1. Columbus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 432 Students
2. Lino Lakes Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 444 Students
3. Linwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 386 Students
4. Forest View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 360 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbus, MN has a total population of 4,421 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbus, MN
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, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus, MN.
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, MN Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 47%
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- Projected Test Scores: 52%
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- Actual Test Scores: 52%
- Projected Test Scores: 53%
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- Projected Test Scores: 58%
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- Actual Test Scores: 52%
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- Actual Test Scores: 47%
- Projected Test Scores: 50%
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- Projected Test Scores: 47%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations