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Best Schools in Columbus, MT
Columbus, MT has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,196 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Columbus don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbus, MT
The top high schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Absarokee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Absarokee H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
2. Columbus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
3. Rapelje High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapelje H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 18 Students
4. Reed Point High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed Point H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 19 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbus, MT
The top middle schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
2. Park City 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park City Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 50 Students
3. Absarokee 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Absarokee Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 43 Students
4. Rapelje 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapelje Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 8 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, MT
The top elementary schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbus Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
2. Rapelje School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapelje Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 36 Students
3. Park City School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park City Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 174 Students
4. Absarokee School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Absarokee Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 64 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbus, MT has a total population of 3,475 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbus, MT
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, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus, MT.
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, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbus, MT
How many schools are in Columbus, MT?
Columbus, MT has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,196 students in total.
How do schools in Columbus perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Columbus score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Columbus don't 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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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Columbus
3 of 3 schools in Columbus carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Columbus. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.