Our five year old entered kindergarten this year (2008) and so far we can attest that St. Columba is truly a Great School. His teacher provides a lot of feedback and encourages him to his best. It is the most organized school we have ever seen. There is strong sense of family that permeates throughout
... Read more the school. More important than our view of the school is our son's... he absolutely loves it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/07/08
I have two children at St. Columba. The school provides a nurturing, value centered environment. The teachers are excellent and well trained. The K-8 environment is used to full advantage with the upper wing being given more and more responsibility. This is unlike a large middle school where the
... Read more children can become lost. The teachers are available and communicate readily with the parents. The teachers are an integral part of the aftercare program and are available to help the children with their homework after school. I would whole heartedly recommend this school for any child. Our children have grown steadily in their Christian faith at St. Columba. The school is very well organized and supported by the parish and families. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/26/08
My daughter is entering her third year at St. Columba. The principal is as best as they come. The teachers are top notch. St. Columba is very family oriented. There is lots of parent involvement. I am pleased that they have extra activities after school as well as a great library. My daughter is doing
... Read more much better since coming here. I will continue to keep her until the long hall. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/13/07
My son is entering his second year at St. Columba. I have been pleased thus far with his Academics as well as his social growth. The teachers are stern yet caring and concerned. St. Columba has a very high percentage of parental involement. There is truly a family environment there. I plan to keep
... Read more my son a St. Columba through the 8th grade and can't wait for my daughter to start Kindergarden next year. I've been very pleased w/the teachers and principal at St. Columba. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/06
St. Columba is a wonderful school with great teachers, staff and parent involvement. The learning environment is caring, orderly, disciplined and it shows in the students' knowledge and behavior. My child has been there since the first grade and I intend to keep my child there until the eighth grade.
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Posted by a parent on 01/22/06
St Columba prepared both my children for High School and life. The teachers and staff care about each child. The Principal, a former 1st grade teacher is first rate. Both children went to very highly rated high school, where they have done well. Music department has sent kids to high school with
... Read more music scholarships, and soccer program has sent kids to Division 1 colleges. I still volunteer there, because basically they are still family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/05
A caring, loving environment from before care thru the academic day to after care. The children 'learn a lot about a lot'. With some sports you get a well rounded, social student fully prepared for High School.
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Oxon Hill schools — St Columba School is located at 7800 Livingston Rd, Oxon Hill MD 20745. 7800 Livingston Rd is in the 20745 ZIP code in Oxon Hill, MD The school district for St Columba School is the Archdiocese Of Wash Dc Education Off. St Columba School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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