Public schools in Columbia Heights, MN
13 open public schools with an address in Columbia Heights, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,068
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
4
1 virtual
An overview of Columbia Heights public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Columbia Heights, MN: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,068 students, an average of 313 per school. The largest campus is Columbia Heights Senior High (1,141 students), and the largest elementary school is Valley View Elementary (568).
Columbia Heights Public School Dist operates the most schools here (9), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 79% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Columbia Heights
Elementary schools in Columbia Heights
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bultum Academy Bultum Academy Charter School · Charter | PK–08 | 249 | 12.6:1 | |
| Highland Elementary Columbia Heights Public School Dist | PK–05 | 534 | 15.7:1 | |
| Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary Prodeo Academy · Charter | 02–05 | 227 | 7.8:1 | |
| Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary Prodeo Academy · Charter | PK–01 | 218 | 10.4:1 | |
| Valley View Elementary Columbia Heights Public School Dist | PK–05 | 568 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Columbia Heights
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Academy Columbia Heights Public School Dist | 06–08 | 719 | 17.3:1 | |
| Columbia Academy Anchor Program Columbia Heights Public School Dist · Alternative School | 06–08 | 6 | — | |
| Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle Prodeo Academy · Charter | 06–08 | 291 | 13.2:1 |
High schools in Columbia Heights
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Columbia Heights Public School Dist · Alternative School | 09–12 | 11 | — | |
| Columbia Heights Senior High Columbia Heights Public School Dist | 09–12 | 1,141 | 19.2:1 | |
| Columbia Heights Transition Program Columbia Heights Public School Dist · Special Education School | 09–12 | 11 | 11:1 | |
| Virtual Heights Secondary Columbia Heights Public School Dist · Virtual | 06–12 | 19 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Columbia Heights
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Columbia Heights Public School Dist · Special Education School | PK–PK | 74 | 11.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11%
- Hispanic45.7%
- Black36.4%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Columbia Heights schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,068 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Columbia Heights
How many public schools are in Columbia Heights, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Columbia Heights: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,068 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Columbia Heights?
Schools with an address in Columbia Heights belong to 3 education agencies, led by Columbia Heights Public School Dist (9 schools), Prodeo Academy (3 schools), Bultum Academy Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Columbia Heights?
Columbia Heights Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Columbia Heights, with 1,141 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Columbia Heights?
Yes. 4 of the 13 public schools in Columbia Heights are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bultum Academy, Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary, Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Columbia Heights schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Columbia Heights public schools is 12.9:1, lower than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Columbia Heights guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Minnesota cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities