For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,446 students in 21613, MD (there are 2 private schools, serving 133 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 21613, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21613, MD are Cambridge-south Dorchester High School, Maple Elementary School and Sandy Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21613 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21613, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21613, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge-south Dorchester High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2475 Cambridge Beltway
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-9224
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-9224
Gr: 9-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Egypt Rd.
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-8577
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-8577
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Sandy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1503 Glasgow Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-7978
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-7978
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Mace's Lane Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Mace's Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-2111
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-2111
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Choptank Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1103 Mace's Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-4950
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Dorchester County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
2465 Cambridge Bypass
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 901-6950
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 901-6950
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center
Alternative School
1405 Glasgow Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 221-5268
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 221-5268
Gr: PK
21613, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dorchester Evening High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2475 Cambridge Bypass
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-1093
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-1093
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21613, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21613, MD include Cambridge-south Dorchester High School, Maple Elementary School and Sandy Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21613?
7 public schools are located in 21613.
What percentage of students in 21613 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 21613 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21613?
21613 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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