Columbia: Schools & Education
There are 6 public schools in Columbia. Fluvanna County High is the largest at 1,488 students (grades 8-12). Total enrollment: 2,966 students.
K-12 Schools
Schools (6)
| School Districts · Districts | PROJECT RETURN/FLUVANNA CO, PROJECT RETURN/FLUVANNA CO, PROJECT RETURN/FLUVANNA CO |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5100062, 5100077, 5101380 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,966 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 213 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,245 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 42.0% |
| Schools Count | 6 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
| Colleges · Nearest | Piedmont Virginia Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Piedmont Virginia Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Charlottesville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (434) 977-3900 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
| Childcare Centers · County total | 6 |
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Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
| Nearest Library · Name | FLUVANNA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (434) 589-1400 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 214 COMMONS BLVD., PALMYRA VA 22963 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.0 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
FLUVANNA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
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Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B