For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,175 students in Clear Spring, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Clear Spring, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Clear Spring, MD are Clear Spring High School, Clear Spring Middle School and Clear Spring Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clear Spring, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Clear Spring have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clear Spring, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Spring High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12630 Broadfording Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8082
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8082
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Clear Spring Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12628 Broadfording Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8094
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8094
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Clear Spring Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12627 Broadfording Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8074
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8074
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Clear Spring, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fairview Outdoor Education Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
12808 Draper Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8138
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8138
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clear Spring, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Clear Spring, MD include Clear Spring High School, Clear Spring Middle School and Clear Spring Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clear Spring?
3 public schools are located in Clear Spring.
What percentage of students in Clear Spring go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Clear Spring are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Spring?
Clear Spring public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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