Maryland›Howard County›Columbia
Best Schools in Columbia, Maryland
Compare 23 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
23
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
15,428
Total Students
Across Columbia
11.7:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
23 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score32%
ELA Assessment Score47%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)19 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,540 students at Atholton High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Atholton High
publichighGrade 9-12
6520 Freetown Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
6
Rating
Students
1,540
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
54%
Waterloo Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5940 Waterloo Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
5.6
Rating
Students
666
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
44%
Atholton Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6700 Seneca Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
5.3
Rating
Students
516
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
46%
Clemens Crossing Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
10320 Quarterstaff Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
4.9
Rating
Students
481
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
42%
Oakland Mills High
publichighGrade 9-12
9410 Kilimanjaro Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
4.7
Rating
Students
1,413
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
26%
Hammond High
publichighGrade 9-12
8800 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD 21046
4.6
Rating
Students
1,159
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
29%
Stevens Forest Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6045 Stevens Forest Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
4.5
Rating
Students
314
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Wilde Lake High
publichighGrade 9-12
5460 Trumpeter Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
3.9
Rating
Students
1,197
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
41%
Jeffers Hill Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6001 Tamar Dr, Columbia, MD 21045
3.7
Rating
Students
406
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
27%
Phelps Luck Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5370 Oldstone Ct, Columbia, MD 21045
3.6
Rating
Students
681
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
33%
Long Reach High
publichighGrade 9-12
6101 Old Dobbin Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
3.6
Rating
Students
1,334
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
25%
Thunder Hill Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
9357 Mellenbrook Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
3.6
Rating
Students
459
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
31%
Longfellow Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5470 Hesperus Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
3.6
Rating
Students
446
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
31%
Wilde Lake Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
10481 Cross Fox Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
3.5
Rating
Students
643
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
16%
Talbott Springs Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
9550 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
3.2
Rating
Students
461
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
27%
Bryant Woods Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5450 Blue Heron Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
3.2
Rating
Students
366
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Guilford Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
7335 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD 21046
3
Rating
Students
437
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
26%
Swansfield Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5610 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
3
Rating
Students
594
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
27%
Oakland Mills Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
9540 Kilimanjaro Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
2.8
Rating
Students
415
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
16%
Cradlerock Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6700 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
2.8
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
23%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Columbia
Columbia, Maryland is home to 23 schools serving over 15,428 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Columbia, Maryland?
There are 23 schools in Columbia, serving 15,428 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Columbia?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Columbia include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Columbia?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Columbia is 11.7:1.