United StatesMaryland

Maryland Schools & Districts

Explore 1,382 schools serving 891,525 students across 24 districts in Maryland. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

1,382
Total Schools
0.9M+
Total Students
24
School Districts
13.5
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

Maryland Education Statistics

1,382
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
0.89M
Total Students
Across all K-12 schools
24
School Districts
Public school districts
13.5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
State average
$84,033
Avg Teacher Salary
60,872 teachers statewide
N/A
Spending Per Student
Annual education funding

Academic Performance

ELA Proficiency
43.8%
Math Proficiency
26.3%
Science Proficiency
N/A

Top Rated Schools in Maryland

Refine and search using real-time filters and metrics

1

Eastern Technical High School

highpublicBaltimore, Baltimore County
Rating
8.7
Students
1,330
Teacher Ratio
19:1
ELA / Math
96.0% / 77.0%
2

River Hill High

highpublicClarksville, Howard County
Rating
8.6
Students
1,383
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
87.0% / 85.0%
3

Walt Whitman High

highpublicBethesda, Montgomery County
Rating
8.6
Students
2,056
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
90.0% / 82.0%
4

Thomas S. Wootton High

highpublicRockville, Montgomery County
Rating
8.6
Students
1,870
Teacher Ratio
18:1
ELA / Math
89.0% / 83.0%
5

Westbrook Elementary

elementarypublicBethesda, Montgomery County
Rating
8.5
Students
468
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
87.0% / 82.0%
6

Winston Churchill High

highpublicPotomac, Montgomery County
Rating
8.5
Students
2,185
Teacher Ratio
18:1
ELA / Math
87.0% / 83.0%
7

Ocean City Elementary

elementarypublicOcean City, Worcester County
Rating
8.5
Students
566
Teacher Ratio
11:1
ELA / Math
92.0% / 77.0%
8

Pinewood Elementary

elementarypublicTimonium, Baltimore County
Rating
8.4
Students
598
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
90.0% / 78.0%
9

Cold Spring Elementary

elementarypublicPotomac, Montgomery County
Rating
8.2
Students
362
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
82.0% / 82.0%
10

Benfield Elementary

elementarypublicSeverna Park, Anne Arundel County
Rating
8.2
Students
500
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
92.0% / 72.0%
11

Seven Locks Elementary

elementarypublicBethesda, Montgomery County
Rating
8.2
Students
376
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
89.0% / 75.0%
12

Centennial High

highpublicEllicott City, Howard County
Rating
8.2
Students
1,377
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
88.0% / 75.0%
13

Poolesville High

highpublicPoolesville, Montgomery County
Rating
8.2
Students
1,351
Teacher Ratio
20:1
ELA / Math
85.0% / 79.0%
14

Glenarden Woods Elementary

elementarypublicLanham, Prince George'S County
Rating
8.1
Students
516
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
85.0% / 76.0%
15

Bradley Hills Elementary

elementarypublicBethesda, Montgomery County
Rating
8.1
Students
474
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
85.0% / 76.0%

Popular Cities in Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Maryland?

Maryland has 1,382 schools, including 797 elementary schools, 327 middle schools, and 258 high schools.

What is average teacher salary in Maryland?

The average teacher salary in Maryland is $84,033 per year, with 60,872 teachers employed across state.

What are test score averages in Maryland?

Maryland students average 43.8% proficiency in English Language Arts, 26.3% in mathematics, and N/A in science based on state assessments.

What is best city for schools in Maryland?

Based on average school ratings, Baltimore has some of highest-rated schools in Maryland with an average rating of 1.7.

About Schools in Maryland

Explore 1,382 schools serving 891,525 students across 24 districts in Maryland. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
Verified with NCES & state education agency data
Best Schools in Maryland - Ratings & Rankings (2026) | Schoolary