3,601
Preschools
2,146
Elementary Schools
1,127
Middle Schools
737
High Schools
1,417
Public District Schools
3,330
Private Schools
4,804
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 GreatSchools 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
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Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2025
We moved into the Rock Hall elementary zone. We first enrolled our 7 yr old grandson in 2022. Our grandson was diagnosed with ADHD. The staff at RHE surrounded our grandson and helped him grow and... More
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Rock Hall Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2025
This school is terrible my kid was bullied and the counselor brought her out with the girl that was bullying her and told her to tell her how she felt about her, this did not help at all. I moved my... More
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Sandy Plains Elementary School
Current student
April 24, 2025
The final year at this school with the new principle is the absolute worst. Once Kimberly Winterbottom is out of office maybe I would recommend this school in the future. There is no support from... More
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Arundel High School