| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poynette School District | Arlington | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 1,001 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lodi School District | Lodi | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 1,491 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fall River School District | Fall River | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 499 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Columbus School District | Columbus | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 1,167 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rio Community School District | Doylestown | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 360 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Cambria-Friesland School District | Cambria | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 309 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Pardeeville Area School District | Pardeeville | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 865 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Portage Community School District | Portage | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 2,116 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Columbia County compares
Together they enroll 7,808 students across 29 schools. The largest is Portage Community School District with 2,116 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Columbia County has 8 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Columbia County is Poynette School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Forward Exam 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Wisconsin. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Columbia County, WI?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Columbia County, WI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Columbia County, WI?
Of the districts serving Columbia County, Poynette School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th percentile among Wisconsin school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Wisconsin reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Wisconsin and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Wisconsin only, never across state lines.