For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,220 students in the neighborhood of Long Reach, Columbia, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Long Reach are Long Reach High School and Phelps Luck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Long Reach, Columbia, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Long Reach, Columbia, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long Reach High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6101 Old Dobbin Ln
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7117
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7117
Gr: 9-12 | 1,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Phelps Luck Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5370 Oldstone Ct
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6886
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6886
Gr: PK-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Long Reach, Columbia, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Long Reach, Columbia, MD include Long Reach High School and Phelps Luck Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Long Reach, Columbia?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Long Reach, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Long Reach, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Long Reach, Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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