For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,877 students in Edgewater, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Edgewater, MD are Mayo Elementary School, Central Middle School and Edgewater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgewater, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Edgewater have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Edgewater, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1260 Mayo Ridge Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1666
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1666
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,281 students
Rank: #33.
Edgewater Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Washington Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1660
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1660
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1075
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1075
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #55.
Central Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Grades: PK-12
| 119 students
Edgewater, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kipp Harbor Academy At Annapolis (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
135 Stepney Lane
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Grades: 5
| 62 students
South River Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Central Ave East
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Edgewater, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Edgewater, MD include Mayo Elementary School, Central Middle School and Edgewater Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Edgewater, MD?
5 public elementary schools are located in Edgewater, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgewater, MD?
Edgewater, MD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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