For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,942 students in Columbia, IL (there are , serving 393 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Columbia, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Columbia, IL are Parkview Elementary School, Columbia High School and Columbia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Columbia, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Grades: 2-4
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
77 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5001
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5001
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Eagle Dr
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Grades: 5-8
| 613 students
Rank: n/an/a
113 S Rapp Ave
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Grades: PK-1
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbia, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Columbia, IL include Parkview Elementary School, Columbia High School and Columbia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Columbia?
4 public schools are located in Columbia.
What percentage of students in Columbia go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Columbia are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Columbia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Columbia include: Parkview Elementary School vs. Eagleview Elementary School, Eagleview Elementary School vs. Parkview Elementary School
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