For the 2026 school year, there are 127 public schools serving 83,967 students in Anne Arundel County, MD (there are 91 private schools, serving 16,482 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Anne Arundel County, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Anne Arundel County, MD are Benfield Elementary School, Shipley's Choice Elementary School and Severna Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anne Arundel County, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Anne Arundel County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Anne Arundel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benfield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
365 Lynwood Dr
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Shipley's Choice Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Governor Stone Pky
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3851
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3851
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Severna Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6 Riggs Ave
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6577
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6577
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Severna Park High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Robinson Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,842 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
175 Arundel Beach Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6560
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6560
Gr: K-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Davidsonville Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
962 Central Ave West
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 222-1655
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 222-1655
Gr: K-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Broadneck High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1265 Green Holly Dr
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-1300
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 757-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Chesapeake Science Point
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7321 Parkway Drive South
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Gr: PK-12 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
West Annapolis Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Melvin Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1635
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1635
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Crofton Woods Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1750 Urby Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5805
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5805
Gr: K-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34 Truckhouse Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6568
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6568
Gr: K-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Severna Park Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Jumpers Hole Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,386 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
122 Hoyle Ln
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6565
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6565
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mayo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1260 Mayo Ridge Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 798-9830
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 798-9830
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
South River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,680 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Four Seasons Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
979 Waugh Chapel Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 222-6501
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 222-6501
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Cape St. Claire Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
931 Blue Ridge Dr
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 222-1685
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 222-1685
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1818.
Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Joyce Lane E
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 757-4400
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 757-4400
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1919.
Crofton High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2291 Davidsonville Road
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-5300
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,906 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Crofton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 Duke Of Kent Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5800
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Hillsmere Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3052 Arundel On The Bay Rd
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 222-1622
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 222-1622
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
South Shore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1376 Fairfield Loop Rd
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 222-3865
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 222-3865
Gr: K-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2323.
Bodkin Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8320 Ventnor Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-0464
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-0464
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2424.
Millersville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Millersville Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3800
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3800
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2525.
Waugh Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
840 Sunflower Dr
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 672-7565
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 672-7565
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2626.
Broadneck Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
470 Shore Acres Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 222-1680
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 222-1680
Gr: K-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2727.
Magothy River Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0926
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0926
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2828.
Belvedere Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Broadwater Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 975-9432
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 975-9432
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2929.
Crofton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 Davidsonville Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 793-0280
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 793-0280
Gr: 6-8 | 1,345 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3030.
Deale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
759 Masons Beach Rd
Deale, MD 20751
(410) 222-1695
Deale, MD 20751
(410) 222-1695
Gr: K-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3131.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,204 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3232.
Crofton Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2020 Tilghman Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 721-9453
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 721-9453
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Chesapeake High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4798 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9600
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 255-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,540 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Nantucket Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Nantucket Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451-6120
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451-6120
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3535.
Pasadena Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 East Pasadena Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6573
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6573
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Anne Arundel County, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Anne Arundel County, MD include Benfield Elementary School, Shipley's Choice Elementary School and Severna Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Anne Arundel County?
125 public schools are located in Anne Arundel County.
What percentage of students in Anne Arundel County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Anne Arundel County are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Anne Arundel County?
Anne Arundel County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Anne Arundel County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Anne Arundel County include: Old Mill Middle South vs. Old Mill Middle North, Old Mill Middle North vs. Old Mill Middle South, Wiley H. Bates Middle School vs. Annapolis Middle School
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