For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,005 students in Frederick, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Frederick, MD are Frederick Classical Charter, Monocacy Valley Montessori and Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frederick, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Frederick have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Frederick, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frederick Classical Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8445 Spires Way Suite Cc
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-3840
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-3840
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Monocacy Valley Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
64 Thomas Johnson Drive
Frederick, MD 21702
(227) 203-3860
Frederick, MD 21702
(227) 203-3860
Gr: PK-10 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7215 Corporate Court
Frederick, MD 21703
(227) 203-3820
Frederick, MD 21703
(227) 203-3820
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Ballenger Creek Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Ballenger Creek Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
(227) 203-2150
Frederick, MD 21703
(227) 203-2150
Gr: 6-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Governor Thomas Johnson Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1799 Schifferstadt Blvd
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-2550
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
West Frederick Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-2700
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Crestwood Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Foxcroft Dr
Frederick, MD 21703
(227) 203-2250
Frederick, MD 21703
(227) 203-2250
Gr: 6-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Monocacy Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8009 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(227) 203-2350
Frederick, MD 21702
(227) 203-2350
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Heather Ridge
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
(227) 203-3880
Frederick, MD 21702
(227) 203-3880
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frederick, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Heather Ridge Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Frederick, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Frederick, MD include Frederick Classical Charter, Monocacy Valley Montessori and Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Frederick?
9 public middle schools are located in Frederick.
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick?
Frederick public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Frederick are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Frederick include: Crestwood Middle School vs. Ballenger Creek Middle School, Ballenger Creek Middle School vs. Crestwood Middle School, Monocacy Valley Montessori vs. Frederick Classical Charter
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