| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Area School District | Benton | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 621 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Central Columbia School District | Bloomsburg | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 1,912 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Southern Columbia Area School District | Catawissa | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1,235 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Millville Area School District | Millville | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 542 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
How Columbia County compares
Together they enroll 4,310 students across 11 schools. The largest is Central Columbia School District with 1,912 students. Districts here average 8.2/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Columbia County has 4 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Columbia County is Benton Area School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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