Best Schools in Columbus, MN
Columbus, MN has 7 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,684 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Columbus meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbus, MN
The top high schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top middle schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Lake Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 853 Students
2. Forest Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 333 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, MN
The top elementary schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 432 Students
2. Linwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 386 Students
3. Lino Lakes Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 444 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.
Questions About Schools in Columbus, MN
How many schools are in Columbus, MN?
Columbus, MN has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,684 students in total.
How do schools in Columbus perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Columbus score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Columbus meet 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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