For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,857 students in Elkton, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 435 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Elkton, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Elkton, MD are Kenmore Elementary School, Elk Neck Elementary School and Elkton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkton, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Elkton 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 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Elkton, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenmore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2475 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5060
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Neck Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 Racine School Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Elkton High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 James St
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5000
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,105 students
Rank: #44.
Cherry Hill Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2535 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5020
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #55.
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 Deaver Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #66.
Cecil Manor Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
971 Elk Mills Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5090
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #77.
Holly Hall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
233 White Hall Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5050
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #88.
Thomson Estates Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Thomson Dr
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5080
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5080
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #99.
Gilpin Manor Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 Newark Ave
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5040
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1010.
Elkton Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 North St
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5010
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5010
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cecil County School Of Technology
Vocational School
912 Appleton Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 392-8879
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 392-8879
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Elkton, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Providence School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3035 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5660
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5660
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elkton, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Elkton, MD include Kenmore Elementary School, Elk Neck Elementary School and Elkton High School.
How many public schools are located in Elkton?
11 public schools are located in Elkton.
What percentage of students in Elkton go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Elkton are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elkton?
Elkton public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Elkton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elkton include: Cherry Hill Middle School vs. Elkton Middle School, Elkton Middle School vs. Cherry Hill Middle School, Holly Hall Elementary School vs. Gilpin Manor Elementary School
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