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GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Columbia's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Top-Rated Columbia Public Schools

 
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Thunder Hill Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Atholton High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Clemens Crossing Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Harpers Choice Middle SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Waterloo Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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What's it like to live in Columbia?

ColumbiaMarylandU.S.
Median household income $85,901 $64,996 $49,199
Cost of living (% of national avg)129% 114% 100%
Unemployment 2% 4% 4%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)233
Days per year with some sun: 212
Days per year with some precipitation: 120		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 91,992

Recent Parent Reviews

Wilde Lake Middle School

5 out of 5 stars
5 days ago

i go here and i love it. its so fun and the teachers are so nice. who cares about test ...

Oakland Mills Middle School

4 out of 5 stars
18 days ago

This is one of the hidden gems in Columbia. A great school with amazing, dedicated tea...

Longfellow Elementary School

22 days ago

I love this school. My daughter started in this school in Kindergarten and was later tr...

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