Very Good
#81 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 21% of private schools
Columbia Academy
Elementary School · Columbia, MD
A private elementary school in Columbia, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
10350 OLD COLUMBIA RD, Columbia, MD 21046
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Columbia Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,549
Median home value
$469,000
Median rent
$2,099/mo
College educated
62%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atholton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Atholton Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–10 | 0.9 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Clemens Crossing ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| The Mandala School IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 1.4 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbia Academy is listed in Columbia, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Columbia Academy
Columbia Academy is a private elementary school in Columbia, MD, serving approximately 196 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Academy
What grades does Columbia Academy serve?
Columbia Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Columbia Academy?
Columbia Academy has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Columbia Academy rank in MD?
Columbia Academy ranks #81 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Columbia Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Columbia Academy a private school?
Yes, Columbia Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Columbia Academy a religious school?
No, Columbia Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 179 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Howard County
- Phone
- (301) 497-8610
- Area population (ZIP 21046)
- 15,433
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21046; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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