Public schools within a county may be organized under a single countywide school district or multiple independent city and community school districts, each with its own elected board, superintendent, and administrative offices. There are 25 Public Schools locations in Columbia County, Florida.
Families in Columbia County should identify which school district serves their home address, as multiple districts may operate within the same county with different attendance boundaries, enrollment procedures, and program offerings.
List of Columbia County, Florida Public Schools
Challenge Learning Center
Belmont Academy
Columbia High School
Columbia City Elementary School
Columbia Virtual Franchise
Five Points Elementary School
Niblack Elementary School
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Eastside Elementary School
Fort White High School
Lake City Middle School
Fort White Elementary School
Melrose Park Elementary School
Pathways Academy
Pre-K School
Vocational/Adult/Community Education
Residential Services
Pinemount Elementary School
Richardson Middle School
Shining Star Academy Of The Arts
Summers Elementary School
Tri County Aviation Maintenance Academy
Vine Academy Of The Arts
Westside Elementary School
Residents of Columbia County can use the state Department of Education's school locator tool to find the specific district and school serving their address, compare school performance ratings, and access contact information for district enrollment offices. County residents with children who have special education needs should contact the district's special education coordinator early to initiate the evaluation process before the school year begins.
You may also find Public Schools locations in neighboring counties including Columbia, Hamilton, Baker.