For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 895 students in Forest Hill, MD.
The top ranked public schools in Forest Hill, MD are Forest Lakes Elementary School and Forest Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest Hill, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Forest Hill have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Forest Hill, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Osborne Pkwy
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4262
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4262
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2407 Rocks Rd
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4166
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4166
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Forest Hill, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Forest Hill, MD include Forest Lakes Elementary School and Forest Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Forest Hill?
2 public schools are located in Forest Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Hill?
Forest Hill public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Forest Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Forest Hill include: Forest Lakes Elementary School vs. Forest Hill Elementary School
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