For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,352 students in 21042, MD (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,743 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 21042, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21042, MD are Centennial High School, Mount Hebron High School and Waverly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21042 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 21042, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 21042, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centennial High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4300 Centennial Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2856
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2856
Grades: 9-12
| 1,377 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Hebron High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9440 Old Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2880
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,639 students
Rank: #33.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10220 Wetherburn Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2819
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2819
Grades: PK-5
| 892 students
Rank: #44.
Centennial Lane Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3825 Centennial Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2800
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2800
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #55.
Folly Quarter Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13500 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-1506
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-1506
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #66.
Burleigh Manor Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4200 Centennial Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2507
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2507
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #77.
Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13400 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2560
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2560
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #88.
Manor Woods Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11575 Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7165
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7165
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #99.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9125 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2806
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2806
Grades: K-5
| 718 students
Rank: #1010.
St. Johns Lane Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2960 Saint Johns Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2813
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2813
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1111.
Dunloggin Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9129 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2831
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2831
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #1212.
Homewood School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10914 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7081
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7081
Grades: 7-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
Applications And Research Laboratory
Alternative School
10920 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-6698
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-6698
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21042, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21042, MD include Centennial High School, Mount Hebron High School and Waverly Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21042, MD?
13 public schools are located in 21042, MD.
What percentage of students in 21042, MD go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 21042, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21042, MD?
21042, MD public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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