For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
202 West Dolf St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-2044
Gr: PK | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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