For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 424 students in Columbus, KS.
The top ranked public elementary school in Columbus, KS is Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbus, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 S High School Avenue
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3943
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3943
Gr: 4-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
724 E Garfield Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3905
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3905
Gr: PK-1 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Columbus, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9155 Sw 30th Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 674-8593
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 674-8593
Gr: K-4 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
319 N High School St
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3032
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3032
Gr: 2-3 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, KS include Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbus?
2 public elementary schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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