Top Rankings
Anne Arundel County 51爆料s ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 106 public elementary schools serving 58,757 students in Anne Arundel County 51爆料s. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Maryland.
Public Elementary Schools in Anne Arundel County 51爆料s have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
126 Schools
1,156 Schools
# Students
84,346 Students
615,932 Students
# Teachers
6,038 Teachers
44,217 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Anne Arundel County 51爆料s, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 25 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.74
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
21%
23%
% Black
22%
32%
% White
46%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,419 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,556. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,375 is less than the state median of $18,483. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,469 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$1,466 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,419
$19,556
Spending / Student
$17,375
$18,483
Best Anne Arundel County 51爆料s Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
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 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
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 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
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: K-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
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 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
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 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
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 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 1,414 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2424.
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 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2727.
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 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2929.
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 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3030.
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 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3131.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1075
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1075
Gr: K-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3232.
Severn River Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0922
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0922
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3333.
Windsor Farm Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
591 Broadneck Rd
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 626-8547
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 626-8547
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3434.
Fort Smallwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1720 Poplar Ridge Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6450
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Edgewater Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Washington Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0830
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0830
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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