For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,516 students in Columbia City, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia City, IN are Northern Heights Elementary School, Coesse School and Little Turtle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia City, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbia City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Columbia City, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5209 N Sr 109
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 691-2371
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 691-2371
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Coesse School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2250 S 500 E
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-3351
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-3351
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
Little Turtle Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1710 S State Rd 9
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-3343
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-3343
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Springs Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1692 S Sr 9
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5148
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5148
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #55.
Mary Raber Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Jackson St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5857
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5857
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Columbia City, Indiana ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbia City High School Diamond Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
107 N Walnut St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5772
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5772
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
107 N Walnut St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5771
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5771
Grades: PK
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia City, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia City, IN include Northern Heights Elementary School, Coesse School and Little Turtle Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbia City?
5 public elementary schools are located in Columbia City.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia City?
Columbia City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Columbia City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Columbia City include: Little Turtle Elementary School vs. Northern Heights Elementary School, Northern Heights Elementary School vs. Little Turtle Elementary School
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