Best Schools in Columbus, WI
Columbus, WI has a total of 13 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 4,203 students attend Columbus, WI schools. On average, schools in Columbus score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbus underperform expectations.
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
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Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students
2. Columbus High
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Columbus School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
3. Randolph High
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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
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Columbus School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students
2. Patrick Marsh Middle
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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
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Rio Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students
2. Fall River Elementary
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Fall River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
3. Northside Elementary
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Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
4. Discovery Charter School
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Columbus School District • Charter • Grades KG - 3 • 73 Students
5. Zion Evangelical Lutheran School
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Zion Evangelical Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 78 Students
6. St Jerome School
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St Jerome School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 101 Students
7. Petersen Adventist School
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Petersen Adventist School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 19 Students
8. Columbus Elementary
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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
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, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, WI Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 38%
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- Projected Test Scores: 34%
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