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4 schools in Columbus

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Columbus, Wisconsin operates 4 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 1,120 students (around 280 per campus).

7-year change in Columbus

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,120
-235 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 86%
% Hispanic
10%
was 7%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Columbus ElementaryElementaryPK-05425
Columbus HighHigh09-12383
Columbus MiddleMiddle06-08241
Discovery Charter SchoolElementaryKG-0371

About Columbus

Across Columbus, Wisconsin, 4 public schools hosts about 1,120 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 280, below the state mean of about 370.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Columbus has decreased 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,355 students to 1,120. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment rose from 7% to 10%.

On allk12, the community for Columbus discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Columbus?
Columbus, Wisconsin has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,120 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Columbus?
Columbus has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Columbus?
Columbus Elementary is the largest public school in Columbus by enrollment, with approximately 425 students.
What school districts serve Columbus?
Columbus public schools are operated by Columbus School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Columbus cover?
Public schools in Columbus serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Columbus?
1 of the 4 public schools in Columbus are charter schools.