Best Columbia City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,674 students in Columbia City, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 84 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Columbia City, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Columbia City, IN are Northern Heights Elementary School, Coesse School and Columbia City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Columbia City, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Columbia City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).