For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 290 students in Columbia City, IN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Columbia City, IN is Mary Raber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia City, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbia City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Columbia City, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Raber Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Jackson St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5857
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5857
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Columbia City, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia City High School Diamond Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
107 N Walnut St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5772
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5772
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
107 N Walnut St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5771
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5771
Gr: PK | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Columbia City, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Columbia City, IN include Mary Raber Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Columbia City?
1 public preschools are located in Columbia City.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia City?
Columbia City public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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