For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 910 students in Colby, WI (there are , serving 116 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Colby, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Colby, WI are Colby Elementary School, Colby High School and Colby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colby, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Colby have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Colby, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colby Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 W Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-3939
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-3939
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Colby High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
705 N 2nd St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2338
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Colby Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 N 2nd St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
Rank: n/an/a
202 West Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colby, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Colby, WI include Colby Elementary School, Colby High School and Colby Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Colby?
4 public schools are located in Colby.
What percentage of students in Colby go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Colby are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colby?
Colby public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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