Columbia County Public Schools
Columbia County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
19
public schools
Total Enrollment
7,715
students
School Districts
6
districts
How to use the Columbia County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Pennsylvania; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Columbia County has 6 district entries. Bloomsburg Area SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Bloomsburg has the most listed schools, with 9 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Columbia County
Reported Enrollment
7,715
19 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Columbia County
Central Columbia SD
Bloomsburg Area SD
Southern Columbia Area SD
Benton Area SD
Columbia-Montour AVTS
Millville Area SD
19 Public Schools in Columbia County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick Area HS | Listed only | Berwick Area SD | Berwick, 18603City: Small | 9–12 | High | 782 |
| Central Columbia El Sch | Listed only | Central Columbia SD | Bloomsburg, 17815Suburb: Small | KG–4 | Primary | 699 |
| Central Columbia MS | Listed only | Central Columbia SD | Bloomsburg, 17815Suburb: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 612 |
| Columbia-Montour AVTS | Listed only | Columbia-Montour AVTS | Bloomsburg, 17815Suburb: Small | 9–12 | Vocational | 609 |
| Central Columbia SHS | Listed only | Central Columbia SD | Bloomsburg, 17815Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 597 |
| West Berwick El Sch | Listed only | Berwick Area SD | Berwick, 18603City: Small | KG–4 | Primary | 486 |
| Hartman El Ctr | Listed only | Southern Columbia Area SD | Catawissa, 17820Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 456 |
| Memorial El Sch | Listed only | Bloomsburg Area SD | Bloomsburg, 17815City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 432 |
| Bloomsburg Area HS | Listed only | Bloomsburg Area SD | Bloomsburg, 17815City: Small | 9–12 | High | 428 |
| Southern Columbia MS | Listed only | Southern Columbia Area SD | Catawissa, 17820Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 401 |
| Southern Columbia HS | Listed only | Southern Columbia Area SD | Catawissa, 17820Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 378 |
| Bloomsburg Area MS | Listed only | Bloomsburg Area SD | Bloomsburg, 17815City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 354 |
| Appleman El Sch | Listed only | Benton Area SD | Benton, 17814Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 316 |
| Millville Area El Sch | Listed only | Millville Area SD | Millville, 17846Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 291 |
| Millville Area JSHS | Listed only | Millville Area SD | Millville, 17846Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 251 |
| W W Evans Memorial El Sch | Listed only | Bloomsburg Area SD | Bloomsburg, 17815Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 220 |
| Benton Area HS | Listed only | Benton Area SD | Benton, 17814Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 200 |
| Benton Area MS | Listed only | Benton Area SD | Benton, 17814Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 104 |
| Beaver-Main El Sch | Listed only | Bloomsburg Area SD | Bloomsburg, 17815Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 99 |
Berwick Area HS
Berwick Area SD
Berwick, 18603 / City: Small
Central Columbia El Sch
Central Columbia SD
Bloomsburg, 17815 / Suburb: Small
Central Columbia MS
Central Columbia SD
Bloomsburg, 17815 / Suburb: Small
Columbia-Montour AVTS
Columbia-Montour AVTS
Bloomsburg, 17815 / Suburb: Small
Central Columbia SHS
Central Columbia SD
Bloomsburg, 17815 / Suburb: Small
West Berwick El Sch
Berwick Area SD
Berwick, 18603 / City: Small
Hartman El Ctr
Southern Columbia Area SD
Catawissa, 17820 / Rural: Fringe
Memorial El Sch
Bloomsburg Area SD
Bloomsburg, 17815 / City: Small
Bloomsburg Area HS
Bloomsburg Area SD
Bloomsburg, 17815 / City: Small
Southern Columbia MS
Southern Columbia Area SD
Catawissa, 17820 / Rural: Fringe
Southern Columbia HS
Southern Columbia Area SD
Catawissa, 17820 / Rural: Fringe
Bloomsburg Area MS
Bloomsburg Area SD
Bloomsburg, 17815 / City: Small
Appleman El Sch
Benton Area SD
Benton, 17814 / Rural: Distant
Millville Area El Sch
Millville Area SD
Millville, 17846 / Rural: Distant
Millville Area JSHS
Millville Area SD
Millville, 17846 / Rural: Distant
W W Evans Memorial El Sch
Bloomsburg Area SD
Bloomsburg, 17815 / Rural: Fringe
Benton Area HS
Benton Area SD
Benton, 17814 / Rural: Distant
Benton Area MS
Benton Area SD
Benton, 17814 / Rural: Distant
Beaver-Main El Sch
Bloomsburg Area SD
Bloomsburg, 17815 / Rural: Fringe
Columbia County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Columbia County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Pennsylvania. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Columbia County public school directory?
The directory lists 19 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Columbia County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Columbia County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Columbia County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Columbia County?
Start with the 6 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.