For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 464 students in Columbia, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Columbia, CA is Columbia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Columbia, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22540 Parrotts Ferry Rd.
Columbia, CA 95310
(209) 533-7700
Columbia, CA 95310
(209) 533-7700
Gr: K-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Columbia, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Columbia, CA include Columbia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Columbia?
1 public schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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