$176,900
4 bd|2.5 ba|1,552 sqft
208 S 6th St, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by Howard Hanna Real Estate Services-York
Lancaster County
Columbia Borough School District
30.4
Academic Index · #109 of 112
Academic outcomes (2024-25)
% proficient or advanced, official PDE district files. Marigold tick = state average.
PSSA English (gr. 3-8)22.5%PA 48.5%
PSSA Math (gr. 3-8)14.5%PA 41.7%
Keystone Algebra I12.8%PA 44.3%
Keystone Literature27.2%PA 62.1%
Keystone Biology13.8%PA 49.4%
4-year graduation rate (cohort of 91)79.1%PA 89.1%
A small graduating class: each student moves the rate by about 1.1 points, so read year-to-year swings loosely.
The true tax picture
- School millage (2025-26)
- 25.66 mills
- Effective school tax (of market value)
- 1.28%/yr
- Typical total (county + muni + school)
- 1.94%/yr
- On a $450,000 purchase
- ≈ $8,744/yr
- Median asking (14 active)
- $229,950
Rates assume an assessment at Lancaster County's current Common Level Ratio (50.00%). PA does not reassess on sale. Exact math for any price: the calculator.
Family & student support
Beyond test scores: official, public measures of student support and community context that families ask about. District- and county-level only; never a rating of an individual school, student, or home.
Support & services
U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES, 2020-21. Marigold figures are the PA average.
- Special-education enrollment
- 29.8%PA avg 20.3%
- Students per teacher
- 13:1PA avg 13.9:1
- Students per school counselor
- 318:1PA avg 352:1 · recommended 250:1
- Students per school psychologist
- 635:1PA avg 1,165:1 · recommended 500:1
Special-education enrollment is the share of students receiving IEP or related services: the support a district provides, not a drawback. Counselor and psychologist ratios compare against ASCA (250:1) and NASP (500:1) recommendations.
Lancaster County: overdose context
Pennsylvania Department of Health. County-level, not specific to any school or district.
51drug-overdose deaths in 2024
20122024
Down from 84 the prior year and a peak of 169 in 2017. Recent years are provisional.
School climate & safety
70.5%regular attendance
Share of students present at least 90% of enrolled days, vs. 79.6% statewide. Enrollment-weighted across the district's schools. Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25.
These figures describe districts and counties, not individual schools, students, or homes. They are official public data and may be self-reported, lag by a year or more, or be underreported. They are context for families, not a safety rating. Sources: U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data (2020-21); Pennsylvania Department of Health; Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index (2024-25).
Schools in Columbia Borough
4 public schools. Open any for grades, enrollment, and attendance.
Elementary schools
High schools
Tax bill by municipality
| Municipality | Muni millage | Total millage | Effective rate | Tax on $450,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Borough | 10 mills | 38.86 mills | 1.94% | ≈ $8,744/yr |
Browse homes in Columbia Borough
Homes for sale in Columbia Borough
Active listings across the district's towns. Every home here feeds the same schools.
$129,900
4 bd|1 ba|1,620 sqft
123 N 7th St, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by RE/MAX SmartHub Realty
$315,000
4 bd|3 ba|2,026 sqft
338 N 3rd St, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by Keller Williams Elite
$144,900
3 bd|1 ba|1,328 sqft
523 N 2nd St, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by Prime Home Real Estate, LLC
$238,900
4 bd|2.5 ba|1,852 sqft
208 Perry St, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by Kingsway Realty - Lancaster
$199,900
3 bd|1.5 ba|2,192 sqft
566 Walnut, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
$210,000
4 bd|2 ba|2,048 sqft
1122-1124 Lancaster Ave, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by Keller Williams Elite
$205,000
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,364 sqft
235 Perry St, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by Keller Williams Elite
$59,900
4 bd|1 ba|1,760 sqft
727 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by Keller Williams Keystone Realty
$225,000
6 bd|2 ba|2,244 sqft
18 Lancaster Ave, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by Keller Williams Elite
$447,900
3 bd|3 ba|3,022 sqft
543 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
$215,000
3 bd|2 ba|1,653 sqft
1008 Cloverton Dr, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by RE/MAX Pinnacle
Common questions
Is Columbia Borough a good school district?
Columbia Borough scores 30.4 of 100 on the NookLocal Academic Index, #109 of 112 districts serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Berks, Lancaster, and the Lehigh Valley. Components (official 2025 PDE data): PSSA proficiency 19% (state ~45%), Keystone proficiency 18%, graduation rate 79.1% (state 89.1%). The index measures outcomes, not school effectiveness in isolation.
What are property taxes in Columbia Borough School District?
The district levies 25.66 mills (2025-26) on Lancaster County's assessment base, an effective school tax of about 1.28% of market value at the current Common Level Ratio. With county and typical municipal millage, the total runs about 1.94%, roughly $8,744 per year on a $450,000 purchase. Exact bills vary by municipality (1.94%–1.94% across 1) and by the home's actual assessment.
What towns are in Columbia Borough School District?
NookLocal-covered towns served by Columbia Borough: Columbia Borough. The taxing municipalities are Columbia Borough. A specific home's district is shown on every NookLocal listing.
Columbia Borough vs. Lancaster: how do they compare?
Academically: Columbia Borough 30.4 vs. Lancaster 38.3 on the Academic Index. On taxes: 1.94% vs. 1.80% of home value per year, about $8,744 vs. $8,090 on a $450,000 purchase. Full comparison on the school district value matrix.
What is the attendance rate in Columbia Borough School District?
70.5% of Columbia Borough students are regularly present (enrolled and attending at least 90% of school days) versus 79.6% statewide (Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25).
Does Columbia Borough support students with IEPs and special needs?
29.8% of students receive special-education services (Pennsylvania average 20.3%), with about 318 students per school counselor and 635 per school psychologist. The Family & student support section above has the full breakdown.
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