Maryland›Howard County›Ellicott City
Best Schools in Ellicott City, Maryland
Compare 21 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
21
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
16,166
Total Students
Across Ellicott City
13.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
21 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score58%
ELA Assessment Score70%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓5% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,493 students at Howard High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Centennial High
publichighGrade 9-12
4300 Centennial Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21042
8.2
Rating
Students
1,377
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
75%
Mount Hebron High
publichighGrade 9-12
9440 Old Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
7.7
Rating
Students
1,455
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
69%
Worthington Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4570 Roundhill Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
7.6
Rating
Students
403
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
72%
Waverly Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
10220 Wetherburn Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
7.3
Rating
Students
827
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
70%
Folly Quarter Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
13500 Triadelphia Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
7.3
Rating
Students
682
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
62%
Manor Woods Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
11575 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
7.1
Rating
Students
697
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
66%
Ilchester Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4981 Ilchester Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
7
Rating
Students
482
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
66%
Centennial Lane Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3825 Centennial Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21042
7
Rating
Students
749
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%
Triadelphia Ridge Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
13400 Triadelphia Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
6.9
Rating
Students
619
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
67%
Howard High
publichighGrade 9-12
8700 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
6.8
Rating
Students
1,493
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
56%
Burleigh Manor Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4200 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042
6.7
Rating
Students
777
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
61%
Northfield Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
9125 Northfield Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
6.6
Rating
Students
764
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
60%
St. Johns Lane Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2960 Saint Johns Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21042
6.5
Rating
Students
636
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
62%
Ellicott Mills Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4445 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
5.6
Rating
Students
698
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
42%
Bellows Spring Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
8125 Old Stockbridge Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043
5.6
Rating
Students
806
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
45%
Patapsco Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8885 Old Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
5
Rating
Students
670
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
41%
Veterans Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4355 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
5
Rating
Students
883
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
49%
Homewood School
publichighGrade 6-12
10914 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
5
Rating
Students
109
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Dunloggin Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
9129 Northfield Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
4.9
Rating
Students
623
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
40%
Hollifield Station Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
8701 Stonehouse Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043
4.8
Rating
Students
677
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
45%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Ellicott City
Ellicott City, Maryland is home to 21 schools serving over 16,166 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ellicott City, Maryland?
There are 21 schools in Ellicott City, serving 16,166 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Ellicott City?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Ellicott City include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Ellicott City?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Ellicott City is 13.2:1.