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4 schools in Columbia

Pennsylvania · Public K-12

Columbia sits inside Pennsylvania and runs 4 public K-12 schools, serving about 1,312 students between them, an average of 328 per campus.

7-year change in Columbia

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,312
+27 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
42%
was 30%
% Black
10%
was 8%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Columbia HSHigh09-12397
Columbia MS Hill CampusMiddle07-08202
Columbia MS Taylor CampusMiddle05-06202
Park El SchElementaryKG-04511

About Columbia

Columbia is a low-population Pennsylvania city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 1,312 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Columbia average about 328 students each, 42% lower than the Pennsylvania norm.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,285 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,312 in SY 2024-25. Columbia now counts 4 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment rose from 30% to 42%.

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Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Columbia, Pennsylvania?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Columbia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,312.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Columbia?
Columbia has 1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Columbia?
Park El Sch is the largest public school in Columbia by enrollment, with approximately 511 students.
What school districts serve Columbia?
Columbia public schools are operated by Columbia Borough SD.
What grade levels do public schools in Columbia cover?
Public schools in Columbia serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.