For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 737 students in Columbus, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, WI are Discovery Charter School, Columbus Elementary School and Columbus Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbus, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Gr: K-3 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, WI include Discovery Charter School, Columbus Elementary School and Columbus Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbus?
3 public elementary schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.