Columbia High School

Established in 1963, Sandel Elementary offers academic classes for students in pre-kindergarten through grade five. Its curriculum includes math, social studies, science, reading, art, music, Spanish and physical education. The school operates a library media center that features a variety of books and research materials. Sandel Elementary maintains thematic units and a parent-teacher association. It also provides guidance counseling, after-school tutorial and enrichment programs. The school has a student council, as well as offers computer-assisted instructions and safety patrol services. Sandel Elementary additionally provides lunch options to students. It has an annual enrollment of more than 450 students. The school is a part of Richland County School District One, which governs various elementary, middle and high schools.

Pine Grove Elementary School is operated by the Richland County School District One. The school, based in Columbia, S.C., offers educational services to more than 400 students in grades kindergarten through five. It employs more than 30 classroom teachers to provide instruction in various subjects, including arts and music, physical and special education, Spanish and computers. The school offers a variety of programs, such as advanced academic program, special education resource program, speech services, chorus and accelerated reading program. It also offers several other programs, including tutoring, community child care associates after care program, early success reading and success reading programs. The school has a parent-teacher association that supports school events. Its extracurricular activities include a student council and art club.

St. Andrews Middle School offers educational programs to more than 700 students in grades six through eight. The school provides a variety of classes, such as creative arts, English language, reading, special education, foreign languages. St. Andrews Middle School also provides physical and health education to students. Its staff includes guidance counselor and instructional support personnel. The school facility has a library and a media center that offers a variety of books, journals, magazines and online database. St. Andrews Middle School provides technological education in various subjects, such as science, language arts and social studies. The middle school is located in Columbia, S.C.