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Best Schools in Columbus, WI
Columbus, WI has 14 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,394 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Columbus greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbus, WI
The top high schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rio Middle/high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Fall River High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 265 Students
3. Columbus High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
4. Sun Prairie East High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbus, WI
The top middle schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbus Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students
2. Central Heights Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, WI
The top elementary schools in Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Discovery Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus School District • Charter • Grades KG - 3 • 73 Students
2. Fall River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
3. Rio Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students
4. Token Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
5. Columbus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
6. Zion Evangelical Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zion Evangelical Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 78 Students
7. St Jerome School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Jerome School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 101 Students
8. Petersen Adventist School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petersen Adventist School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 19 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.
Questions About Schools in Columbus, WI
How many schools are in Columbus, WI?
Columbus, WI has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,394 students in total.
How do schools in Columbus perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Columbus score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Columbus greatly exceed 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: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Columbus
4 of 4 schools in Columbus carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2C: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Columbus. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.