Columbus Elem School

Columbus Elem School serves 320 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Columbus, Montana, earning a strong 7.0 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. The school ranks #123 out of 605 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 80th percentile among Montana schools with an impressive 8.6 out of 10 academic score. With 20 full-time equivalent teachers, Columbus Elem maintains a manageable 16:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for personalized attention.

The school demonstrates solid academic performance, with 57% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 52% meet proficiency standards in mathematics across all grade levels. The school serves a stable community where the median household income reaches $85,100 and home values average $316,700. About 27% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 8.8%.

This economic stability provides a supportive foundation for student learning. Columbus Elem School sits in the heart of a remote rural Montana community of approximately 4,300 residents, offering students the unique advantages of small-town education with strong community connections and the natural beauty of Stillwater County's countryside.

Located in a rural area, Columbus Elem School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.