For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 204 students in Grantsville, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Grantsville, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Grantsville, MD is Grantsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grantsville, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Grantsville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grantsville, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grantsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Grant St
Grantsville, MD 21536
(301) 895-5173
Grantsville, MD 21536
(301) 895-5173
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grantsville, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Grantsville, MD include Grantsville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grantsville?
1 public schools are located in Grantsville.
What percentage of students in Grantsville go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Grantsville are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grantsville?
Grantsville public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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