3,591
Preschools
2,135
Elementary Schools
1,117
Middle Schools
733
High Schools
1,418
Public District Schools
3,315
Private Schools
4,791
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Maryland based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ ratings.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Maryland offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Maryland
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Montgomery County Public Schools
160,554 students | ROCKVILLE, MD
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 210 schools -
Prince George's County Public Schools
131,133 students | UPPER MARLBORO, MD
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 219 schools -
Baltimore County Public Schools
111,082 students | TOWSON, MD
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 180 schools -
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
84,452 students | ANNAPOLIS, MD
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 126 schools -
Baltimore City Public Schools
75,995 students | BALTIMORE, MD
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 183 schools
Reviews From Schools in Maryland
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
July 29, 2025
I moved from across the country with the intent of finding the best public school for my kids...well PMS is a death zone, bullying is an ongoing issue, fights weekly, there are snapchat groups where... More
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Patterson Mill Middle School
Current student
July 29, 2025
the school Is really a nice school the students and teachers support each other in hard times I really liked it.
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Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School
Parent / Guardian
July 29, 2025
The lil guy with the glasses who enrolls the children, is really a piece of work. He makes the process very difficult. He is rude and keeps walking away for long periods of time, after he asks me to... More
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Featherbed Lane Elementary School