Columbia Academy is a private school with multiple locations in Howard County, Maryland, providing the highest quality educat ... ion for children 6 weeks through 8th grade. We have four preschool locations which offer a wide range of local possibilities for prospective students and parents. Licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education and the State Office of Child Care Licensing and Regulation, Columbia Academy maintains outstanding credentials and the brilliant faculty to keep its operational excellence. Columbia Academy Elementary and Middle School enrolls children from Transitional Kindergarten through the eighth grade, providing students with the educational tools and experiences that will help them mature into young adults of refined character, critical thought, and respectful human values. Our curriculum covers a diverse range of areas, from science and mathematics to computer technology, fine arts, music, and foreign language. At Columbia Academy, we believe in a collaborative, nurturing learning environment that inspires the joyful discovery of self and a passion for independent thinking. We are committed to empowering life-long learners by developing minds, building character, and creating community. Our approach supports the academic, social, and emotional development of each child. read more