For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 683 students in Columbus, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Columbus, MT are Columbus Elementary School, Columbus Middle School and Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Columbus, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Columbus High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
433 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5373
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5373
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Columbus, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Columbus, MT include Columbus Elementary School, Columbus Middle School and Columbus High School.
How many public schools are located in Columbus?
3 public schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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