Best Schools in Columbia, PA
Columbia, PA has a total of 23 schools including 6 high schools, 9 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 15,203 students attend Columbia, PA schools. On average, schools in Columbia score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbia exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbia, PA
Columbia, PA has 6 high schools with 6,318 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Columbia score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbia exceed expectations.
1. Penn Manor Hs
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Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1783 Students
2. Hempfield Shs
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Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2268 Students
3. Donegal Hs
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Donegal Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 930 Students
4. Manheim Central Shs
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Manheim Central Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 935 Students
5. Columbia Hs
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Columbia Borough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia, PA
Columbia, PA has 9 middle schools with 4,970 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Columbia score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia exceed expectations.
1. Landisville Ms
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Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 511 Students
2. Centerville Ms
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Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 602 Students
3. Manor Middle School
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Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 492 Students
4. Manheim Central Ms
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Manheim Central Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 848 Students
5. Donegal Jhs
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Donegal Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 457 Students
6. Pine Grove Middle
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Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
7. Southern Middle
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
8. Columbia Ms Hill Campus
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Columbia Borough Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 200 Students
9. Columbia Ms Taylor Campus
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Columbia Borough Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 189 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, PA
Columbia, PA has 8 elementary schools with 3,915 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Columbia score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia exceed expectations.
1. Central Manor El Sch
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Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 604 Students
2. Farmdale El Sch
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Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 517 Students
3. Landisville Pri Ctr
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Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 591 Students
4. Mountville El Sch
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Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 596 Students
5. Donegal Intermediate School
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Donegal Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 833 Students
6. Park El Sch
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Columbia Borough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 478 Students
7. Our Lady Of The Angels School
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Our Lady Of The Angels School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 140 Students
8. Our Lady Of Angels Catholic School
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Our Lady Of Angels Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia, PA has a total population of 18,088 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia, PA
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, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia, PA.
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, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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