Top Rankings
Anne Arundel County 51±¬ÁÏs 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 65 public preschools serving 28,882 students in Anne Arundel County 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Maryland.
Public Preschools in Anne Arundel County 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
126 Schools
731 Schools
# Students
84,346 Students
350,988 Students
# Teachers
6,038 Teachers
25,798 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Anne Arundel County 51±¬ÁÏs, 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%
6%
% Hispanic
21%
25%
% Black
22%
34%
% White
46%
29%
% 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±¬ÁÏs Public Preschools (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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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%
Rank: #1818.
Lake Shore Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4531 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6465
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6465
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1919.
Linthicum Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 School Ln
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 222-6935
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 222-6935
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8572 Fort Smallwood Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6478
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6478
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
Jessup Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2798 Champion Forest Avenue
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 799-1200
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 799-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1440 Evergreen Rd
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6524
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6524
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2323.
Shady Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4859 Atwell Rd
Shady Side, MD 20764
(410) 222-1621
Shady Side, MD 20764
(410) 222-1621
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2424.
Rolling Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1985 Valley Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-5820
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2525.
Severn Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
838 Reece Rd
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 551-6220
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 551-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2626.
Solley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7608 Solley Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 222-6473
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 222-6473
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
Riviera Beach Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8515 Jenkins Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6469
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6469
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2828.
Meade Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1925 Reece Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6509
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6509
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2929.
Odenton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1290 Odenton Rd
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 222-6514
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 222-6514
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3030.
Point Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1035 Dumbarton Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 787-5630
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 787-5630
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3131.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 East 11th Ave
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 222-6593
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 222-6593
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3232.
Traceys Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Deale Rd
Tracys Landing, MD 20779
(410) 867-8305
Tracys Landing, MD 20779
(410) 867-8305
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3333.
Overlook Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Hampton Rd
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 222-6585
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 222-6585
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3434.
Southgate Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 Shetlands Ln
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 582-4900
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 582-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3535.
Jacobsville Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6460
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6460
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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