For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,675 students in Columbus, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Columbus, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Columbus, NJ are Mansfield Township Elementary School, Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School and Northern Burlington County Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Columbus, NJ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mansfield Township Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Mansfield Road East
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-2037
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-2037
Grades: 3-6
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Mansfield Road East
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-3900
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-3900
Grades: 7-8
| 723 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Burlington County Regional High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Mansfield Road East
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-3900
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,441 students
Rank: n/an/a
19 Locust Ave
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-0308
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-0308
Grades: PK-2
| 232 students
Columbus, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
160 Mansfield Rd., East
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-3900
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbus, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Columbus, NJ include Mansfield Township Elementary School, Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School and Northern Burlington County Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in Columbus, NJ?
4 public schools are located in Columbus, NJ.
What percentage of students in Columbus, NJ go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Columbus, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus, NJ?
Columbus, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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