For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,099 students in Columbus, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, TX are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbus, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
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 elementary schools in Columbus, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, TX include Columbus J High School and Columbus Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbus?
2 public elementary schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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