For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,098 students in Columbia, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Columbia, LA are Columbia Elementary School, Caldwell Parish High School and Caldwell Parish Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Columbia, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 Church Street
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Gr: 2-3 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Parish High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
163 Spartan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2750
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2750
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 Trojan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Union Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
649 Highway 849
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Gr: 4-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Columbia, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Columbia, LA include Columbia Elementary School, Caldwell Parish High School and Caldwell Parish Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Columbia?
4 public schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Columbia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Columbia include: Union Central Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School vs. Union Central Elementary School, Caldwell Parish Junior High School vs. Union Central Elementary School
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