For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 901 students in 54421, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 98 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 54421, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 54421, WI are Colby Elementary School, Colby High School and Colby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54421 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 54421, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 54421, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colby Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 W Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-3939
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-3939
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Colby High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
705 N 2nd St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2338
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2338
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Colby Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 N 2nd St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
202 West Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 54421, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 54421, WI include Colby Elementary School, Colby High School and Colby Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 54421?
4 public schools are located in 54421.
What percentage of students in 54421 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 54421 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54421?
54421 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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