For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,648 students in Columbia County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia County, PA are Hartman El Center, W W Evans Memorial Elementary School and Beaver-main Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hartman El Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3250
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3250
Grades: K-4
| 461 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
W W Evans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
59 Perry Ave
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-3167
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-3167
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
Beaver-main Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 Beaver Valley Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-0309
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-0309
Grades: K-5
| 91 students
Rank: #44.
Central Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4777 Old Berwick Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2850
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2850
Grades: K-4
| 704 students
Rank: #55.
Central Columbia Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4777 Old Berwick Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-6103
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-6103
Grades: 5-8
| 630 students
Rank: #66.
L R Appleman Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Park Street
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6971
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6971
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
Rank: #77.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Market St
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-7885
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-7885
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #88.
Millville Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Batten Lane
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5538
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5538
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
Rank: #99.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 East Tenth Street
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: K-4
| 384 students
Rank: #1010.
Southern Columbia Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3400
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3400
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
Rank: #1111.
Bloomsburg Area Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Railroad St
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-9100
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-9100
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Berwick Area Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Evergreen Drive
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: 5-8
| 878 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
West Berwick Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 Sycamore St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: K-4
| 490 students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Park Street
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
1401 N Market St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6430
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6430
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
845 Orange St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6422
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6422
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Susq-cyber Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
240 Market Street, Suite 15
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 245-0252
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 245-0252
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbia County, PA include Hartman El Center, W W Evans Memorial Elementary School and Beaver-main Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbia County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Columbia County include: Bloomsburg Area Middle School vs. Central Columbia Middle School, Central Columbia Middle School vs. Bloomsburg Area Middle School, Millville Area Elementary School vs. Central Columbia Elementary School
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