There are 145 schools in the USA with the word columbia in the name.
The word "Columbia" is commonly found in U.S. public school names because it has long served as a poetic symbol for the United States, especially during the 18th and 19th centuries. Named after Christopher Columbus, "Columbia" became a personification of America in literature, art, and patriotic songs, representing ideals of liberty, progress, and national identity. Over time, this symbolic name was used for cities, rivers, districts, and institutions across the country, reflecting a sense of unity and pride in the nation's heritage. In education, naming schools "Columbia" evokes these historical and cultural associations, aiming to inspire students with the values and hopes connected to the country's founding and development.
Alabama (3)
Columbiana Middle School in Columbiana, ALColumbia High School in Huntsville, AL
Columbia Elementary School in Madison, AL
Arkansas (1)
Columbia Christian School in Magnolia, ARCalifornia (11)
Columbia Middle School in Adelanto, CAColumbia Elementary School in Bakersfield, CA
Columbia Elementary School in Columbia, CA
Columbia Academy in Corning, CA
Columbia Elementary School in El Monte, CA
Columbia Elementary School in Fresno, CA
Columbia Elementary School in Lancaster, CA
Columbia Elementary School in Perris, CA
Columbia Elementary School in Redding, CA
Columbia-East Valley K–6 Community Day in Redding, CA
Columbia Middle School in Sunnyvale, CA
Colorado (4)
Columbia Middle School in Aurora, COColumbia Elementary School in Colorado Springs, CO
Columbian Elementary School in Denver, CO
Columbian Elementary School in Pueblo, CO
District of Columbia (3)
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights in Washington, DCColumbia Heights Education Campus in Washington, DC
District of Columbia International School in Washington, DC
Florida (7)
Columbia City Elementary School in Lake City, FLColumbia High School in Lake City, FL
Columbia Virtual Franchise in Lake City, FL
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program in Lake City, FL
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) in Lake City, FL
Columbia Elementary School in Orlando, FL
Columbia Elementary School in Palm Bay, FL
Georgia (6)
North Columbia Elementary School in Appling, GAColumbia Elementary School in Decatur, GA
Columbia High School in Decatur, GA
Columbia Middle School in Decatur, GA
Columbia Middle School in Grovetown, GA
South Columbia Elementary School in Martinez, GA
Idaho (1)
Columbia High School in Nampa, IDIllinois (4)
Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy in Chicago, ILColumbia High School in Columbia, IL
Columbia Middle School in Columbia, IL
Columbia Central School in Steger, IL
Indiana (3)
Columbia City High School in Columbia City, INColumbia Elementary School in Logansport, IN
Columbia Elementary School in Rochester, IN
Louisiana (1)
Columbia Elementary School in Columbia, LAMassachusetts (1)
St John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp in Dorchester, MAMaryland (4)
Columbia Academy in Columbia, MDColumbia Montessori School in Columbia, MD
Fusion Columbia in Columbia, MD
Columbia Park Elementary School in Landover, MD
Michigan (5)
Columbia Central High School in Brooklyn, MIColumbia Elementary School in Brooklyn, MI
Columbia Upper Elementary School in Brooklyn, MI
Columbia Alternative Education in Clarklake, MI
Columbiaville Elementary School in Columbiaville, MI
Minnesota (7)
Columbia Academy in Columbia Heights, MNColumbia Academy Anchor Program in Columbia Heights, MN
Columbia Heights Senior High School in Columbia Heights, MN
Columbia Heights Transition Program in Columbia Heights, MN
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School in Columbia Heights, MN
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School in Columbia Heights, MN
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary School in Columbia Heights, MN
Missouri (6)
Columbian Elementary School in Carthage, MOColumbia Area Career Ctr in Columbia, MO
Columbia Independent School in Columbia, MO
Columbia Montessori School in Columbia, MO
Islamic School of Columbia-Missouri in Columbia, MO
Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Ctr School in St Louis, MO
Mississippi (3)
Columbia Elementary School in Columbia, MSColumbia High School in Columbia, MS
Columbia Primary School in Columbia, MS
Montana (2)
Columbia Falls High Schl School in Columbia Falls, MTColumbia Falls Junior High School in Columbia Falls, MT
North Carolina (2)
Columbia High School in Columbia, NCColumbia Middle School in Columbia, NC
Nebraska (1)
Columbian Elementary School in Omaha, NENew Jersey (2)
Columbia Middle School in Berkeley Hts, NJColumbia High School in Maplewood, NJ
New Mexico (1)
Columbia Elementary School in Las Cruces, NMNew York (7)
Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Boces in Castleton, NYColumbia High School in East Greenbush, NY
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School in New York, NY
Columbia Secondary School in New York, NY
The School at Columbia University in New York, NY
Allendale Columbia School in Rochester, NY
Space Shuttle Columbia School in Staten Island, NY
Ohio (7)
Columbia High School in Columbia Station, OHColumbia Middle School in Columbia Station, OH
Columbiana High School in Columbiana, OH
Columbia Intermediate School in Kings Mills, OH
Columbiana County in Lisbon, OH
Columbia Elementary School in Mount Vernon, OH
Columbian High School in Tiffin, OH
Oregon (5)
Columbia City School in Columbia City, ORMid-Columbia Adventist Christian School in Hood River, OR
Columbia Christian Schools in Portland, OR
Columbia County Christian School in Saint Helens, OR
South Columbia Family School in Warren, OR
Pennsylvania (10)
Central Columbia Elementary School in Bloomsburg, PACentral Columbia Middle School in Bloomsburg, PA
Central Columbia SHS in Bloomsburg, PA
Columbia County Christian School in Bloomsburg, PA
Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School in Bloomsburg, PA
Southern Columbia High School in Catawissa, PA
Southern Columbia Middle School in Catawissa, PA
Columbia High School in Columbia, PA
Columbia Middle School Hill Campus in Columbia, PA
Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus in Columbia, PA
South Carolina (2)
Columbia High School in Columbia, SCMontessori School of Columbia in Columbia, SC
Tennessee (3)
Columbia Academy in Columbia, TNColumbia Central High School in Columbia, TN
Columbia Academy at Spring Hill in Spring Hill, TN
Texas (2)
Columbia High School in West Columbia, TXWest Columbia Elementary School in West Columbia, TX
Utah (2)
Columbia School in Kaysville, UTColumbia School in West Jordan, UT
Virginia (1)
Columbia Elementary School in Annandale, VAWashington (27)
Columbia Crest A-STEM Academy in Ashford, WAColumbia Adventist Academy in Battle Ground, WA
Columbia Elementary School in Bellingham, WA
Columbia Elementary School in Burbank, WA
Columbia High School in Burbank, WA
Columbia Middle School in Burbank, WA
Columbia Ridge Elementary School in Ephrata, WA
Columbia Alternative School in Hunters, WA
Columbia High and Elementary School in Hunters, WA
Mid-Columbia Parent Partnership in Kennewick, WA
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls in Kettle Falls, WA
Columbia Heights Elementary School in Longview, WA
Columbia Valley Garden Elementary Schl School in Longview, WA
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center in Moses Lake, WA
Columbia Middle School in Moses Lake, WA
Columbia Elementary School in Mukilteo, WA
Columbia River Elementary School in Pasco, WA
Upper Columbia Academy - High School in Spangle, WA
Upper Columbia Academy Elementary School in Spangle, WA
Columbia Junior High School in Tacoma, WA
Columbia Virtual Academy in Valley, WA
Columbia River High School in Vancouver, WA
Columbia Valley Elementary School in Vancouver, WA
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School in Washougal, WA
Columbia Elementary School in Wenatchee, WA
Columbia High School in White Salmon, WA
Columbia Elementary School in Woodland, WA
Wisconsin (1)
Doc: Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage, WI
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