Top 10 Best 21045 Maryland Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,484 students in 21045, MD (there are 7 private schools, serving 446 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 21045, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21045, MD are Long Reach High School, Oakland Mills High School and Waterloo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21045 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 21045, MD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 21045, MD Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Long Reach High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6101 Old Dobbin Ln
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7117
Grades: 9-12
| 1,639 students
Rank: #22.
Oakland Mills High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9410 Kilimanjaro Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6945
Grades: 9-12
| 1,336 students
Rank: #33.
Waterloo Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5940 Waterloo Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-5014
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #44.
Oakland Mills Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9540 Kilimanjaro Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6937
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Thunder Hill Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9357 Mellenbrook Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6922
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #66.
Phelps Luck Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5370 Oldstone Ct
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6886
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #77.
Jeffers Hill Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6001 Tamar Dr
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6872
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #88.
Stevens Forest Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6045 Stevens Forest Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #99.
Talbott Springs Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9550 Basket Ring Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6915
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1010.
Lake Elkhorn Middle School
Math: 7% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6680 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #1111.
Cradlerock Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 319-7601
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 21045 Maryland

21045, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7601
Grades: PK-8
| 932 students
6700 Cradlewrock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7607
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 21045, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21045, MD include Long Reach High School, Oakland Mills High School and Waterloo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21045, MD?
11 public schools are located in 21045, MD.
What percentage of students in 21045, MD go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 21045, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21045, MD?
21045, MD public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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