Best High Schools in Columbus, WI

Columbus, WI has 3 high schools with 1,860 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 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbus don't meet expectations.

1. Sun Prairie East High

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students

2. Columbus High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Columbus School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students

3. Randolph High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Randolph School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students

Best Middle Schools in Columbus, WI

Columbus, WI has 2 middle schools with 859 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 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbus underperform expectations.

1. Columbus Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students

2. Patrick Marsh Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, WI

Columbus, WI has 8 elementary schools with 1,484 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 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbus underperform expectations.

1. Rio Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rio Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students

2. Fall River Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fall River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students

3. Northside Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students

4. Discovery Charter School

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Columbus School District • Charter • Grades KG - 3 • 73 Students

5. Zion Evangelical Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Zion Evangelical Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 78 Students

6. St Jerome School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Jerome School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 101 Students

7. Petersen Adventist School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Petersen Adventist School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 19 Students

8. Columbus Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Columbus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, WI

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Columbus, WI has a total population of 6,359 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Columbus, WI

4,203

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbus, WI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

13.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.05 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, WI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus, WI.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

857 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbus, WI Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Columbus, WI

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East Bristol, WI

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Astico, WI

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
York Center, WI

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Reeseville, WI

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Doylestown, WI

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Portland, WI

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
North Bristol, WI

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Leipsig, WI

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations