Schools in Columbus, Indiana (2025)
16 schools · 11,126 students · 15 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 704.
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Ranked schools in Columbus
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Indiana.
- 179CSA Lincoln CampusColumbus · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 357 students
- 273Southside Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 891 students
- 363Rockcreek Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 351 students
- 462Columbus North High SchoolColumbus · Public High44% Math proficiency · 2,360 students
- 561Parkside Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 733 students
- 659Mount Healthy Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 365 students
- 757Northside Middle SchoolColumbus · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 908 students
- 855Columbus East High SchoolColumbus · Public High40% Math proficiency · 1,452 students
- 953L F Smith ElementaryColumbus · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 420 students
- 1051W D Richards Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 610 students
- 1150CSA Fodrea CampusColumbus · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 351 students
- 1249Central Middle SchoolColumbus · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 790 students
- 1339Clifty Creek Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 705 students
- 1435Lillian Schmitt Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 704 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSA Lincoln Campus Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 79.4 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 357 |
| 2 | Southside Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 72.6 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 891 |
| 3 | Rockcreek Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 63.0 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 351 |
| 4 | Columbus North High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 61.6 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 2,360 |
| 5 | Parkside Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 61.0 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 733 |
| 6 | Mount Healthy Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 59.1 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 365 |
| 7 | Northside Middle School Columbus · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 56.5 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 908 |
| 8 | Columbus East High School Columbus · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 54.8 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 1,452 |
| 9 | L F Smith Elementary Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 53.2 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 420 |
| 10 | W D Richards Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 50.9 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 610 |
| 11 | CSA Fodrea Campus Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 49.9 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 351 |
| 12 | Central Middle School Columbus · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 48.8 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 790 |
| 13 | Clifty Creek Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 39.0 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 705 |
| 14 | Lillian Schmitt Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 35.4 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 704 |
Other schools in Columbus
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Columbus?
CSA Lincoln Campus is the highest-ranked school in Columbus with a Success Index (US) of 79.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Columbus?
Columbus has 16 schools (10 elementary, 3 high, 2 middle, 1 other) educating 11,126 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Columbus?
The median Enrollment across schools in Columbus is 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.