For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,696 students in 21054, MD (there are 6 private schools, serving 875 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 21054, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21054, MD are Four Seasons Elementary School, Crofton High School and Crofton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21054 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21054, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21054, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Four Seasons Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
979 Waugh Chapel Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 222-6501
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 222-6501
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Crofton High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2291 Davidsonville Road
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-5300
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 451-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,906 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Crofton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 Davidsonville Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 793-0280
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 793-0280
Gr: 6-8 | 1,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Arundel High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Annapolis Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 674-6500
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 674-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,778 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 21054, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21054, MD include Four Seasons Elementary School, Crofton High School and Crofton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 21054?
4 public schools are located in 21054.
What percentage of students in 21054 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 21054 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21054?
21054 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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