For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,792 students in the neighborhood of Jonestown, Ellicott City, MD.
The top ranked public school in Jonestown is Howard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jonestown, Ellicott City, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Jonestown, Ellicott City, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8700 Old Annapolis Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2867
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2867
Grades: 9-12
| 1,529 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jonestown, Ellicott City, MD?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jonestown, Ellicott City, MD include Howard High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jonestown, Ellicott City?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jonestown, Ellicott City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jonestown, Ellicott City?
the neighborhood of Jonestown, Ellicott City public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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