For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,835 students in Cockeysville, MD (there are 6 private schools, serving 724 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Cockeysville, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Cockeysville, MD are Warren Elementary School, Cockeysville Middle School and Padonia International Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cockeysville, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Cockeysville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cockeysville, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Bosley Rd
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 887-7665
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 887-7665
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Cockeysville Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10401 Greenside Dr
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(443) 809-7626
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(443) 809-7626
Grades: 6-8
| 878 students
Rank: #33.
Padonia International Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9834 Greenside Dr
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 887-7646
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 887-7646
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cockeysville, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Cockeysville, MD include Warren Elementary School, Cockeysville Middle School and Padonia International Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cockeysville?
3 public schools are located in Cockeysville.
What percentage of students in Cockeysville go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Cockeysville are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cockeysville?
Cockeysville public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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