Columbia Park first opened its doors in 1928 as a two-room schoolhouse. Much has changed since those days! Columbia Park has a national reputation for Excellence in Education and our motto is " High Expectations for All." Our school has been selected and honored by the President of the United States as a model of excellence for the nation. The United States Department of Education has awarded Columbia Park its highest honor as a National Exemplary School. Columbia Park ES has received citations of honor for excellent program from the Governor of Maryland, our United States Senators, our U.S. Congressman, the Maryland State Board of Education, the Prince George's County Council, and our County Executive. Columbia Park firmly believes that if we hold high expectations for our youngsters, they will feel successful and achieve success in our academic curriculum. Our standards are high and we ask great things of our students, but we must set our sights high in order to achieve growth and progress.
We envision a vibrant learning community where every student achieves their highest potential through rigorous academic instruction, embracing cultural diversity, and fostering strong community partnerships.
Our Mission is to create an environment where academic excellence, cultural diversity, and community engagement thrive, preparing our students to be leaders and innovators in the ever-changing demands of the 21st century.