Best Schools in Columbia, CT
Columbia, CT has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,104 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Columbia exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia, CT
The top high schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 08 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
2. Bolton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bolton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
3. Coventry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coventry School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia, CT
The top middle schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Capt. Nathan Hale School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coventry School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
2. Rham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 08 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 369 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, CT
The top elementary schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Hersey Robertson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coventry School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 357 Students
2. Hebron Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hebron School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 351 Students
3. Horace W. Porter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 462 Students
4. Gilead Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hebron School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 345 Students
5. Coventry Grammar School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coventry School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 375 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia, CT has a total population of 5,029 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia, CT
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, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia, CT.
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, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbia, CT
How many schools are in Columbia, CT?
Columbia, CT has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,104 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Columbia score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Columbia exceed 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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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.