3,591
Preschools
2,135
Elementary Schools
1,117
Middle Schools
734
High Schools
1,419
Public District Schools
3,315
Private Schools
4,792
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Maryland based on a variety of measures. Find out more about ӣƵ 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 | 127 schools -
Baltimore City Public Schools
75,995 students | BALTIMORE, MD
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 183 schools
Reviews From Schools in Maryland
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
October 31, 2025
The staff here are awful. They don’t know how to treat students. They treat them like animals and each year this school gets worse and worse. It looks like the administration does little to nothing... More
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Oxon Hill Middle School
Parent / Guardian
October 31, 2025
It is the excellent school for the kids. I feel very satisfied and safe as the teachers are very active with each kids and there are live camera which gives me mental peace.
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The Young School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
October 30, 2025
This school is located in a predominantly white, middle-class area, and while the building itself feels a bit dated, most of the staff are generally polite and professional. However, the leadership... More
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Northeast Middle School