For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,345 students in Columbia, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia, IL are Parkview Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbia, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Grades: 2-4
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Middle School
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 elementary schools in Columbia, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia, IL include Parkview Elementary School and Columbia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbia?
3 public elementary schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Columbia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Columbia include: Eagleview Elementary School vs. Parkview Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School vs. Eagleview Elementary School
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