Top 5 Best 21045 Maryland Public Elementary Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,410 students in 21045, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21045, MD are Waterloo Elementary School, Oakland Mills Middle School and Thunder Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21045 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 32% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21045, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 21045, MD Public Elementary Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterloo Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5940 Waterloo Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-5014
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-5014
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Oakland Mills Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9540 Kilimanjaro Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6937
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6937
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Thunder Hill Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9357 Mellenbrook Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6922
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6922
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #44.
Phelps Luck Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5370 Oldstone Ct
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6886
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6886
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #55.
Jeffers Hill Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6001 Tamar Dr
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6872
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6872
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
Stevens Forest Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6045 Stevens Forest Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6900
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #77.
Talbott Springs Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9550 Basket Ring Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6915
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6915
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Elkhorn Middle School
Math: 7% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6680 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7600
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #99.
Cradlerock Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 319-7601
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 319-7601
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
21045, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7601
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7601
Grades: PK-8
| 932 students
6700 Cradlewrock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7607
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7607
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
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