For the 2024 school year, there are 61 public elementary schools serving 37,079 students in Howard County, MD. The top ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, MD are Clarksville Middle School, Worthington Elementary School and Folly Quarter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Howard County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarksville Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6535 S Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7057
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7057
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Worthington Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4570 Roundhill Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2825
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2825
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Folly Quarter Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13500 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-1506
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-1506
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #44.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10220 Wetherburn Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2819
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2819
Grades: PK-5
| 892 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11600 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5957
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5957
Grades: PK-5
| 868 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Manor Woods Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11575 Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7165
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7165
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #77.
West Friendship Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12500 Frederick Road
West Friendship, MD 21794
(410) 313-5512
West Friendship, MD 21794
(410) 313-5512
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
Pointers Run Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6600 South Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7142
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7142
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #99.
Centennial Lane Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3825 Centennial Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2800
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2800
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #1010.
Ilchester Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4981 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2524
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2524
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1111.
Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13400 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2560
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2560
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #1212.
Burleigh Manor Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4200 Centennial Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2507
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2507
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #1313.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9125 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2806
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2806
Grades: K-5
| 718 students
Rank: #1414.
Bushy Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14601 Carrs Mill Rd
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5500
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1515.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12041 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7050
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7050
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #1616.
St. Johns Lane Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2960 Saint Johns Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2813
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2813
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1717.
Lisbon Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15901 Frederick Rd
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 313-5506
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 313-5506
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #1818.
Lime Kiln Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11650 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5988
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5988
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #1919.
Rockburn Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6145 Montgomery Rd
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5030
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #2020.
Glenwood Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2680 Rt 97
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5520
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5520
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #2121.
Bellows Spring Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8125 Old Stockbridge Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-5057
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-5057
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #2222.
Ellicott Mills Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4445 Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2839
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2839
Grades: 6-8
| 725 students
Rank: #2323.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5940 Waterloo Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-5014
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-5014
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #2424.
Hammond Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8110 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5890
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5890
Grades: K-5
| 622 students
Rank: #2525.
Dayton Oaks
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4691 Ten Oaks Rd
Dayton, MD 21036
(410) 313-1571
Dayton, MD 21036
(410) 313-1571
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #2626.
Gorman Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9999 Winter Sun Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5900
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 784 students
Rank: #2727.
Atholton Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6700 Seneca Dr
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-6853
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-6853
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #2828.
Patapsco Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8885 Old Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2848
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2848
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #2929.
Dunloggin Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9129 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2831
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2831
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #3030.
Clemens Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10320 Quarterstaff Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6866
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6866
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #3131.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4355 Montgomery Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-1700
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 899 students
Rank: #3232.
Bonnie Branch Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4979 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2580
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2580
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #3333.
Hollifield Station Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8701 Stonehouse Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2550
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2550
Grades: K-5
| 750 students
Rank: #3434.
Stevens Forest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6045 Stevens Forest Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6900
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #3535.
Hammond Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8100 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5830
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
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Howard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10960 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044
(800) 382-6010
Columbia, MD 21044
(800) 382-6010
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7601
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7601
Grades: PK-8
| 932 students
6700 Cradlewrock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7607
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7607
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, MD include Clarksville Middle School, Worthington Elementary School and Folly Quarter Middle School. Howard County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public elementary schools are located in Howard County, MD?
61 public elementary schools are located in Howard County, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County, MD?
Howard County, MD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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