3,595
Preschools
2,119
Elementary Schools
1,081
Middle Schools
714
High Schools
1,386
Public District Schools
3,339
Private Schools
4,780
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
160,564 students | ROCKVILLE, MD
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 204 schools -
Prince George's County Public Schools
131,646 students | UPPER MARLBORO, MD
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 215 schools -
Baltimore County Public Schools
111,084 students | TOWSON, MD
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 175 schools -
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
83,044 students | ANNAPOLIS, MD
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 125 schools -
Baltimore City Public Schools
77,856 students | BALTIMORE, MD
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 176 schools
Reviews From Schools in Maryland
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School leader
April 24, 2024
The Manor Montessori School is a well-established school that is the first Montessori school in the state of Maryland. The staff are nurturing, kind, educated, talented and experienced with a very... More
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The Manor Montessori School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 23, 2024
The school is riddled with gang violence and drug usage from drugs being sold in the school around the school and infrontbof cameras I've witnessed it first handbot to mention the penalty for this is... More
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Edmondson-Westside High School
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2024
Community is great. Lots of opportunity to volunteer and engage in your child’s education if you want. It’s a big school but classroom sizes are reasonable. The school offers many different... More
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Farmland Elementary School