Top Rankings
Carroll County 51爆料s ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 33 public elementary schools serving 18,022 students in Carroll County 51爆料s. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in Maryland.
Public Elementary Schools in Carroll County 51爆料s have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
44 Schools
1,156 Schools
# Students
26,123 Students
615,932 Students
# Teachers
1,800 Teachers
44,217 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carroll County 51爆料s, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 25 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Graduation Rate
95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.74
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
% Black
6%
32%
% White
77%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,752 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,556. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,445 is less than the state median of $18,483. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$490 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$482 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,752
$19,556
Spending / Student
$18,445
$18,483
Best Carroll County 51爆料s Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom District Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5626 Sykesville Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3525
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3525
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Carrolltowne Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6542 Ridge Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3530
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3530
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Piney Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6315 Freedom Avenue
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3535
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3535
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Linton Springs Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
375 Ronsdale Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3280
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3280
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3224 York Street
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 751-3410
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 751-3410
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Mechanicsville Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3838 Sykesville Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3510
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3510
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Eldersburg Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1021 Johnsville Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3520
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3520
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
William Winchester Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Monroe Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3230
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3230
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Hampstead Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3737 Shiloh Road
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3420
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3420
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Sandymount Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2222 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 751-3215
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 751-3215
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Spring Garden Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Boxwood Drive
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3433
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3433
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Salem Bottom Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3242
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3242
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Friendship Valley Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Gist Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3650
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Mount Airy Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 North Main Street
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 751-3540
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 751-3540
Gr: 3-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
Ebb Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Swiper Road
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 386-1550
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 386-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1616.
Oklahoma Road Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6300 Oklahoma Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3600
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
Sykesville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7301 Springfield Avenue
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3545
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 751-3545
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1818.
Westminster Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811 Uniontown Road
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-3222
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-3222
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
Cranberry Station Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 North Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-4440
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
Carroll Springs School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
495 South Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Gr: 1-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2121.
Runnymede Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Langdon Drive
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-3203
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-3203
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2222.
Mount Airy Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 Watersville Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 751-3554
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 751-3554
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2323.
Pride School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Gist Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3653
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3653
Gr: K-4 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2424.
Westminster West Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Monroe Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3661
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3661
Gr: 6-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2525.
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
119 North Main Street
Union Bridge, MD 21791
(410) 751-3307
Union Bridge, MD 21791
(410) 751-3307
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2626.
Shiloh Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3675 Willow Street
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 386-4570
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 386-4570
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2727.
Westminster East Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Longwell Avenue
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3656
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3656
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2828.
Robert Moton Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1413 Washington Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3610
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3610
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2929.
Taneytown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Kings Drive
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410) 751-3260
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410) 751-3260
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3030.
North Carroll Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 Hanover Pike
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3440
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 751-3440
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3131.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 Kings Drive
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410) 751-3270
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410) 751-3270
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3232.
Crossroads Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Kate Wagner Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Gr: 6-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
202 Watersville Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 751-3559
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 751-3559
Gr: PK-2 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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