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Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, Maryland

Compare 14 elementary schools in Columbia. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

14
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
15,428
Total Students
Across Columbia
11.7:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
14 schools found

About Elementary Schools in Columbia

Columbia, Maryland offers 14 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.

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%

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%

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%

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%

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%

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%

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%

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%

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%

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%

Running Brook Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5
5215 W Running Brook Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
2.5
Rating
Students
407
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
17%

School Insights

Metrics for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency

Math32%
ELA43%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)14
Moderate (15-20:1)0
Large (>20:1)0

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

  • 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
  • 681 students at Phelps Luck Elementary
  • Best ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many elementary schools are in Columbia, Maryland?

There are several elementary schools in Columbia, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.

What is the best elementary school in Columbia?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Columbia include schools with ratings of 5.6 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.