| 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 | Dane | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 1,491 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Fall River School District | Fall River | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 499 | 2 | 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 | 2 |
How Columbia County compares
Together they enroll 6,641 students across 25 schools. The largest is Portage Community School District with 2,116 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Wisconsin average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Columbia County has 7 public school districts covering 13 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Wisconsin. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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