For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 474 students in the neighborhood of Atholton, Columbia, MD.
The top-ranked public school in Atholton is Atholton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Atholton, Columbia, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Atholton, Columbia, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atholton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6700 Seneca Dr
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-6853
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-6853
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Atholton, Columbia, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Atholton, Columbia, MD include Atholton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Atholton, Columbia?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Atholton, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Atholton, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Atholton, Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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