For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,923 students in 21742, MD (there are , serving 855 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 21742, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21742, MD are Fountaindale Elementary School, Paramount Elementary School and Old Forge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21742 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21742, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21742, MD 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fountaindale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Northern Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8156
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8156
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19410 Longmeadow Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8289
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8289
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Old Forge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21615 Old Forge Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8273
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8273
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Potomac Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Magnolia Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8305
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8305
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
North Hagerstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Pennsylvania Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8238
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8238
Gr: 9-12 | 1,558 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Yale Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8122
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8122
Gr: 3-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Northern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Northern Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8258
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8258
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Yale Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8668
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 766-8668
Gr: PK-2 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
21742, Maryland 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11402 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 791-4332
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 791-4332
Gr: PK | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21742, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21742, MD include Fountaindale Elementary School, Paramount Elementary School and Old Forge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21742?
8 public schools are located in 21742.
What percentage of students in 21742 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 21742 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21742?
21742 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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