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Best Schools in Columbia, PA
Columbia, PA has 22 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 9 elementary) serving 14,154 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, 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, PA
The top high schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penn Manor Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1783 Students
2. Hempfield Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2268 Students
3. Manheim Central Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manheim Central Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 935 Students
4. Donegal Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Donegal Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 930 Students
5. Columbia Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Borough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia, PA
The top middle schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Landisville Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 511 Students
2. Centerville Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 602 Students
3. Manor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 492 Students
4. Manheim Central Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manheim Central Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 848 Students
5. Donegal Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Donegal Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 457 Students
6. Columbia Ms Taylor Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Borough Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 189 Students
7. Columbia Ms Hill Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Borough Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 200 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, PA
The top elementary schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farmdale El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 517 Students
2. Mountville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 596 Students
3. Central Manor El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 604 Students
4. Doe Run El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manheim Central Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 643 Students
5. Donegal Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Donegal Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 833 Students
6. Park El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Borough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 478 Students
7. Donegal Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Donegal Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 570 Students
8. Our Lady Of Angels Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of Angels Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
9. Our Lady Of The Angels School
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Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of The Angels School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 140 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.
Questions About Schools in Columbia, PA
How many schools are in Columbia, PA?
Columbia, PA has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 14,154 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Columbia score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, 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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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Columbia
4 of 4 schools in Columbia carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 3F: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Columbia. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.