These are some of the top-rated public schools in Columbia based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Districts
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Richland 01 School District
22,037 students | COLUMBIA, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 48 schools -
Richland 02 School District
28,510 students | COLUMBIA, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 33 schools -
Lexington 05 School District
17,463 students | IRMO, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 23 schools -
Dept Of Correction N04 School District
140 students | COLUMBIA, SC
Grades 9-12 | 12 schools -
Dept Of Juvenile Justice
422 students | COLUMBIA, SC
Grades 5-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Columbia
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Parent / Guardian
July 25, 2025
Pierce Terrace Elementary School has been a blessing for our family. From day one, we felt welcomed not only by the staff and teachers, but by the entire school community. The environment is... More
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Pierce Terrace Elementary School
Current student
July 21, 2025
This school sucks btw dont go here if you want to suffer it’s roaches and dirty bathroom and the teachers be cussing like crazy
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Alcorn Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 03, 2025
I went to this school for 3 years and it was excellent!!!!!!!!! The bathrooms were clean the school was big the teachers were nice the playgrounds were big and never had to worry about getting... More
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Sandlapper Elementary School