Schools in Bloomsburg, PA

The city of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania is home to 9 schools across two school districts: Central Columbia School District and Bloomsburg Area School District. The schools include 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Among the standout schools in Bloomsburg, Beaver-Main Elementary School is a small school with exceptional performance, ranking in the top 5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. The schools in the Central Columbia School District, including Central Columbia Middle School and Central Columbia Senior High School, are consistently ranked in the top 15% and top 25% of Pennsylvania middle and high schools, respectively. Meanwhile, Memorial Elementary School stands out for serving a high-need student population, with 65.62% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, yet still performing above the state average in many subject areas.

The data reveals a wide range of academic performance across the Bloomsburg schools, with Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School having the lowest proficiency rates, particularly in Algebra I and Biology. The high schools in the Bloomsburg Area School District also lag behind the Central Columbia high schools in terms of state rankings and test scores, suggesting an area for improvement. Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the strengths and challenges of the schools in Bloomsburg, which could inform future educational initiatives in the district.