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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Parent / Guardian
June 09, 2024
We spent the last two years with BCDS and moving on to a new school will be bittersweet. We love all the teachers and staff and feel like BCDS is/was our second home! I can’t say THANK YOU enough to... More
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Bethesda Country Day School
Parent / Guardian
June 09, 2024
We have 2 children at Lakewood ES and love it there. The principal, Dr Kelly, really sets the tone that it is a children-first approach. The teachers and staff not only provide high academic guidance... More
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Lakewood Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
June 08, 2024
Amazing school. My kid has been here since kindergarten. Right in the middle, the 5/6 grade math teacher is very toxic. It’s a pretty hard school but the friends are amazing and there are no cliques... More
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St Annes School Of Annapolis