For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 878 students in Crisfield, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Crisfield, MD are Carter G Woodson Elementary School and Crisfield Academy And High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crisfield, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Crisfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Crisfield, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carter G Woodson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
281a Woodson School Rd
Crisfield, MD 21817
(410) 968-1295
Crisfield, MD 21817
(410) 968-1295
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Crisfield Academy And High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 N Somerset Avenue
Crisfield, MD 21817
(410) 968-0150
Crisfield, MD 21817
(410) 968-0150
Gr: 8-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Crisfield, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6 Asbury Avenue
Crisfield, MD 21817
(410) 968-0747
Crisfield, MD 21817
(410) 968-0747
Gr: PK-2 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Crisfield, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Crisfield, MD include Carter G Woodson Elementary School and Crisfield Academy And High School.
How many public schools are located in Crisfield?
2 public schools are located in Crisfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Crisfield?
Crisfield public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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