| 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 | 2 |
| Bloomsburg Area School District | Bloomsburg | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 1,534 | 5 | K–12 | 0 |
| Millville Area School District | Millville | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 542 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Berwick Area School District | Berwick | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 2,665 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| North Schuylkill School District | Wilburton | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 2,098 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
How Columbia County compares
Together they enroll 10,607 students across 23 schools. The largest is Berwick Area School District with 2,665 students. Districts here average 6.6/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Columbia County has 7 public school districts covering 11 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 (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Columbia County, PA?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Columbia County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Columbia County, PA?
Of the districts serving Columbia County, Benton Area School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.