For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,609 students in Columbia County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia County, PA are Hartman El Center, W W Evans Memorial Elementary School and Beaver-main Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbia County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hartman El Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3250
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3250
Grades: K-4
| 441 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
W W Evans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
59 Perry Ave
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-3167
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-3167
Grades: K-5
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Beaver-main Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 Beaver Valley Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-0309
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-0309
Grades: K-5
| 104 students
Rank: #44.
Central Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4777 Old Berwick Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2850
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2850
Grades: K-4
| 679 students
Rank: #55.
Central Columbia MiddleSchool
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4777 Old Berwick Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-6103
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-6103
Grades: 5-8
| 615 students
Rank: #66.
Appleman Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Park Street
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6971
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6971
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #77.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Market St
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-7885
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-7885
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #88.
Millville Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Batten Lane
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5538
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5538
Grades: K-6
| 302 students
Rank: #99.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 East Tenth Street
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: K-4
| 372 students
Rank: #1010.
Southern Columbia MiddleSchool
(Math: 38% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3400
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3400
Grades: 5-8
| 420 students
Rank: #1111.
Bloomsburg Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Railroad St
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-9100
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-9100
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Berwick Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Evergreen Drive
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: 5-8
| 853 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
West Berwick Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 Sycamore St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: K-4
| 496 students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Park Street
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
1401 N Market St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6430
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6430
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
845 Orange St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6422
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6422
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia County, PA include Hartman El Center, W W Evans Memorial Elementary School and Beaver-main Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbia County, PA?
13 public elementary schools are located in Columbia County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County, PA?
Columbia County, PA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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