For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,507 students in 21701, MD (there are 6 private schools, serving 508 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 21701, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21701, MD are Linganore High School, Gov. Thomas Johnson High School and Frederick High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21701 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 21701, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 21701, MD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linganore High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12013 Old Annapolis Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 566-9700
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 566-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,519 students
Rank: #22.
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8200
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,841 students
Rank: #33.
Frederick High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-7000
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,659 students
Rank: #44.
Frederick County Virtual
Alternative School
1799 Schifferstadt Blvd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8450
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8450
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: #55.
Frederick Classical Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8445 Spires Way Suite Cc
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1200
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1200
Grades: K-8
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
Monocacy Valley Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 Dill Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-6100
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-6100
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Rank: #77.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2600
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #88.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9051 Ridgefield Dr
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1600
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #99.
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1799 Schifferstadt Blvd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-4900
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #1010.
North Frederick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Fairview Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2000
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #1111.
West Frederick Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 W Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-4000
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11820 Liberty Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1800
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1800
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Madison St
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2650
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21701, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21701, MD include Linganore High School, Gov. Thomas Johnson High School and Frederick High School.
How many public schools are located in 21701, MD?
13 public schools are located in 21701, MD.
What percentage of students in 21701, MD go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 21701, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21701, MD?
21701, MD public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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