Top Rankings
Columbia Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,637 students in Columbia Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Columbia Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,637 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Columbia Borough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#559 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
57%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
660 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
15%
# Black Students
121 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
694 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
43%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
156 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
103
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
89
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
176
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
206
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
87
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
92
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
91
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,442 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,531 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,442
$23,696
Spending / Student
$14,531
$23,119
Best Columbia Borough School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 S 6th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Grades: K-4
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia MiddleSchool
(Math: 7% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 N 9th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Grades: 5-8
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Grades: 7-8
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
45 N 9th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Grades: 5-6
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbia Borough School District?
Columbia Borough School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,637 students.
What is the rank of Columbia Borough School District?
Columbia Borough School District is ranked #557 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia Borough School District?
43% of Columbia Borough School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbia Borough School District?
Columbia Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Columbia Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,531 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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