For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,514 students in the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Harpers Choice are Longfellow Elementary School, Swansfield Elementary School and Harpers Choice Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5470 Hesperus Dr
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6879
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6879
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Swansfield Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5610 Cedar Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6907
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6907
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Harpers Choice Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5450 Beaverkill Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6929
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6929
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia, MD include Longfellow Elementary School, Swansfield Elementary School and Harpers Choice Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Harpers Choice, Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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