Best Hickory Ridge Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 549 students in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia, MD.
The top-ranked public school in Hickory Ridge is Clemens Crossing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clemens Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10320 Quarterstaff Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6866
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia, MD include Clemens Crossing Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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