Schools in Columbia, Maryland (2025)
23 schools · 15,428 students · 23 public · median Enrollment 481.
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Ranked schools in Columbia
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
- 179Clemens Crossing ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 481 students
- 278Atholton HighColumbia · Public High73% Math proficiency · 1,540 students
- 374Waterloo ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 666 students
- 473Atholton ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 516 students
- 573Thunder Hill ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 459 students
- 666Hammond HighColumbia · Public High55% Math proficiency · 1,159 students
- 763Long Reach HighColumbia · Public High51% Math proficiency · 1,334 students
- 863Talbott Springs ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 461 students
- 960Wilde Lake HighColumbia · Public High48% Math proficiency · 1,197 students
- 1056Jeffers Hill ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 406 students
- 1156Longfellow ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 446 students
- 1253Oakland Mills HighColumbia · Public High47% Math proficiency · 1,413 students
- 1352Phelps Luck ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 681 students
- 1450Wilde Lake MiddleColumbia · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 643 students
- 1548Running Brook ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 407 students
- 1643Oakland Mills MiddleColumbia · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 415 students
- 1743Guilford ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 437 students
- 1843Stevens Forest ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 314 students
- 1942Bryant Woods ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 2041Lake Elkhorn MiddleColumbia · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 569 students
- 2141Harpers Choice MiddleColumbia · Public Middle29% Math proficiency · 471 students
- 2241Swansfield ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 594 students
- 2332Cradlerock ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 453 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemens Crossing Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79.0 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 481 |
| 2 | Atholton High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77.6 Top 10% | 73% Math proficiency | 1,540 |
| 3 | Waterloo Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 73.7 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 666 |
| 4 | Atholton Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72.5 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 516 |
| 5 | Thunder Hill Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 72.5 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 459 |
| 6 | Hammond High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.6 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 1,159 |
| 7 | Long Reach High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.4 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 1,334 |
| 8 | Talbott Springs Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.9 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 461 |
| 9 | Wilde Lake High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 60.2 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,197 |
| 10 | Jeffers Hill Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.4 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 406 |
| 11 | Longfellow Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.0 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 446 |
| 12 | Oakland Mills High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 53.3 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 1,413 |
| 13 | Phelps Luck Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 51.8 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 681 |
| 14 | Wilde Lake Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49.6 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 643 |
| 15 | Running Brook Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.7 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 407 |
| 16 | Oakland Mills Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 42.9 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 415 |
| 17 | Guilford Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42.6 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 437 |
| 18 | Stevens Forest Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 314 |
| 19 | Bryant Woods Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 20 | Lake Elkhorn Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 569 |
| 21 | Harpers Choice Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40.7 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 22 | Swansfield Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.6 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 594 |
| 23 | Cradlerock Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.2 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 453 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Columbia?
Clemens Crossing Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Columbia with a Success Index (US) of 79.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Columbia?
Columbia has 23 schools (14 elementary, 5 high, 4 middle) educating 15,428 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Columbia?
The median Enrollment across schools in Columbia is 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.