Columbia's Public Schools
The Columbia School District is Accredited with Distinction by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, citing such educational advantages as:
Comprehensive curriculum and services at all grade levels Exceptional programs for at-risk students and students with disabilities Extensive depth and breadth in junior high and high school course offerings Strong multicultural education programs which prepare students for the future Eight district schools have been honored for exemplary quality by the U.S. Department of Education and thirteen have received similar recognition at the state levelThe district's average daily attendance is from 93% to 95% and the dropout rate is 4% to 5%. Eighty to 90% of Columbia students extend their education beyond high school. More than 70% attend a college or university.
The Columbia School District is the tenth-largest in the state. It includes:
19 Elementary 3 Middle Schools 3 Junior Highs 3 High Schools
For a map of the school locations:
www.columbia.k12.mo.us/maps/bldgloc.pdf (Adobe Reader required)
For a table showing which Elementary School feeds which Middle School/Junior High:
www.columbia.k12.mo.us/feeder.html
For detailed information on Columbia public schools:
www.columbia.k12.mo.us
For information on private schools in Columbia:
chamber.columbia.mo.us/v_education_publ.html
