For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 768 students in Columbia, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia, LA are Columbia Elementary School, Caldwell Parish Junior High School and Union Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbia, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Church Street
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Grades: 2-3
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 Trojan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Union Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
649 Highway 849
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Grades: 4-5
| 224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia, LA include Columbia Elementary School, Caldwell Parish Junior High School and Union Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbia?
3 public elementary schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Columbia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Columbia include: Union Central Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School vs. Union Central Elementary School, Caldwell Parish Junior High School vs. Union Central Elementary School
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