For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,636 students in Columbus, TX (there are , serving 167 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Columbus, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Columbus, TX are Columbus High School, Columbus J High School and Columbus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Columbus, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Cardinal Ln
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Columbus J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 N Rampart St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1324 Bowie
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2078
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2078
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Crossing High School
Alternative School
1421 Austin St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Columbus, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
7674 Pechacek Rd
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Gr: 4-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Columbus, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Columbus, TX include Columbus High School, Columbus J High School and Columbus Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Columbus?
4 public schools are located in Columbus.
What percentage of students in Columbus go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Columbus are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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