For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,926 students in 21801, MD (there are 2 private schools, serving 406 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 21801, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21801, MD are North Salisbury Elementary School, Salisbury Middle School and Pemberton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21801 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 21801, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 21801, MD Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Salisbury Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 27% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1213 Emerson Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5807
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5807
Grades: 3-5
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Salisbury Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 Morris St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: #33.
Pemberton Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Pemberton Dr
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
Pinehurst Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 7%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 S Pinehurst Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: n/an/a
711 Lake St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Grades: PK-1
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
1321 West Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Grades: PK-2
| 317 students
21801, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wicomico County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1130 Jersery Rd
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4203
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4203
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21801, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21801, MD include North Salisbury Elementary School, Salisbury Middle School and Pemberton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21801, MD?
6 public schools are located in 21801, MD.
What percentage of students in 21801, MD go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 21801, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21801, MD?
21801, MD public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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