For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,060 students in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Owen Brown are Cradlerock Elementary School and Lake Elkhorn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Owen Brown, Columbia, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cradlerock Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 319-7601
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 319-7601
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Lake Elkhorn Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6680 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7600
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia, MD include Cradlerock Elementary School and Lake Elkhorn Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Owen Brown, Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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