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Best Annapolis Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,830 students in Annapolis, MD (there are 21 private schools, serving 4,279 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Annapolis, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Annapolis, MD are Broadneck High School, West Annapolis Elementary School and Cape St. Claire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Annapolis, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Annapolis have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Annapolis, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broadneck High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1265 Green Holly Dr
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
West Annapolis Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
505 Melvin Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1635
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Cape St. Claire Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
931 Blue Ridge Dr
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 222-1685
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Hillsmere Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3052 Arundel On The Bay Rd
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 222-1622
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Windsor Farm Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
591 Broadneck Rd
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 626-8547
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Rolling Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1985 Valley Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Annapolis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-5240
Gr: 9-12 | 2,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Wiley H. Bates Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Chase Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-0270
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Annapolis Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Green Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Windell Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1615
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Monarch Academy Annapolis Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Capital Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 934-1444
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Eastport Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
420 5th Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 222-1605
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Phoenix Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1411 Cedar Park Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Gr: 2-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Georgetown East Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Dogwood Rd
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 222-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Mary Moss At Adams Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Gr: 6-9 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1616.
Annapolis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1399 Forest Dr
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 267-8658
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 George And Marion Phelps Lan
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1626
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Tyler Heights Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Janwall St
Annapolis, MD 21403
(443) 482-9610
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Studio 39
Alternative School
291 Locust Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 280-1501
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Annapolis, Maryland

Annapolis, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Annapolis Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2924
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 89%
J. Albert Adams Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Phoenix Center Annapolis (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
291 Locust Ave
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Gr: K-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Annapolis, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Annapolis, MD include Broadneck High School, West Annapolis Elementary School and Cape St. Claire Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Annapolis?
19 public schools are located in Annapolis.
What percentage of students in Annapolis go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Annapolis are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Annapolis?
Annapolis public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Annapolis are often viewed compared to one another?

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