For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,739 students in the neighborhood of Oakland Mills, Columbia, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oakland Mills are Stevens Forest Elementary School, Thunder Hill Elementary School and Talbott Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Oakland Mills, Columbia, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Oakland Mills, Columbia, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stevens Forest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6045 Stevens Forest Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6900
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Thunder Hill Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9357 Mellenbrook Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6922
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6922
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Talbott Springs Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9550 Basket Ring Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6915
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6915
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Oakland Mills Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9540 Kilimanjaro Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6937
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6937
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Oakland Mills, Columbia, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Oakland Mills, Columbia, MD include Stevens Forest Elementary School, Thunder Hill Elementary School and Talbott Springs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Oakland Mills, Columbia?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Oakland Mills, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oakland Mills, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Oakland Mills, Columbia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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