For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 582 students in the neighborhood of Kendall Ridge, Columbia, MD.
The top-ranked public school in Kendall Ridge is Waterloo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kendall Ridge, Columbia, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Kendall Ridge, Columbia, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5940 Waterloo Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-5014
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-5014
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kendall Ridge, Columbia, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kendall Ridge, Columbia, MD include Waterloo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kendall Ridge, Columbia?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kendall Ridge, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kendall Ridge, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Kendall Ridge, Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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