For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,947 students in Joppa, MD (there are 2 private schools, serving 300 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Joppa, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Joppa, MD are Joppatowne High School, Joppatowne Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joppa, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Joppa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Joppa, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joppatowne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Joppa Farm Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1510
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1510
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Joppatowne Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 Trimble Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1546
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1546
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Stillmeadow Dr
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1560
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1560
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Trimble Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1553
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1553
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
299 Fort Hoyle Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1525
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1525
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Joppa, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Joppa, MD include Joppatowne High School, Joppatowne Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Joppa, MD?
5 public schools are located in Joppa, MD.
What percentage of students in Joppa, MD go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Joppa, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Joppa, MD?
Joppa, MD public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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