For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 917 students in Crownsville, MD (there are 4 private schools, serving 998 private students). 50% of all K-12 students in Crownsville, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crownsville, MD are South Shore Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crownsville, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Crownsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Crownsville, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36803 Allder School Rd.
Crownsville, MD 21032
(540) 751-2550
Crownsville, MD 21032
(540) 751-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Crownsville, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Crownsville, MD include South Shore Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Crownsville?
2 public schools are located in Crownsville.
What percentage of students in Crownsville go to public school?
50% of all K-12 students in Crownsville are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crownsville?
Crownsville public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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