For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 7,778 students in 21754, MD (there are 2 private schools, serving 179 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 21754, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21754, MD are Urbana High School, Oakdale High School and Urbana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21754 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21754, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21754, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Urbana High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3471 Campus Dr
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-7600
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Oakdale High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5850 Eaglehead Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9400
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,679 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Urbana Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3511 Pontius Ct
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9200
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5830 Oakdale School Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-3300
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 1,150 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Oakdale Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5810 Oakdale School Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-5500
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Windsor Knolls Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11150 Windsor Rd
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-5000
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 21754, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21754, MD include Urbana High School, Oakdale High School and Urbana Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 21754?
6 public schools are located in 21754.
What percentage of students in 21754 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 21754 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21754?
21754 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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