For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,730 students in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD.
The top ranked public schools in Wilde Lake are Wilde Lake High School, Wilde Lake Middle School and Bryant Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilde Lake High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5460 Trumpeter Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6965
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6965
Grades: 9-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #22.
Wilde Lake Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10481 Cross Fox Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6957
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6957
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
Bryant Woods Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5450 Blue Heron Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6859
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6859
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Running Brook Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5215 W Running Brook Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6893
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6893
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD include Wilde Lake High School, Wilde Lake Middle School and Bryant Woods Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Wilde Lake, Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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