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Best Schools in Columbia, CA
Columbia, CA has 7 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,404 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Columbia meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia, CA
The top high schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sonora High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sonora Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 919 Students
2. Summerville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summerville Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, CA
The top elementary schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belleview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belleview Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 173 Students
2. Twain Harte
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twain Harte • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 254 Students
3. Sonora Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sonora Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 724 Students
4. Columbia Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Union • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 437 Students
5. Curtis Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Curtis Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 440 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia, CA has a total population of 3,812 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbia, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbia, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbia, CA
How many schools are in Columbia, CA?
Columbia, CA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,404 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Columbia score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Columbia meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbia?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Columbia
1 of 1 schools in Columbia carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Columbia. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.