For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,210 students in Kent County, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kent County, MD are Rock Hall Elementary School, Galena Elementary School and H. H. Garnett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kent County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kent County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Hall Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21203 Sharp St
Rock Hall, MD 21661
(410) 639-2265
Rock Hall, MD 21661
(410) 639-2265
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Galena Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
114 S Main Street
Galena, MD 21635
(410) 648-5132
Galena, MD 21635
(410) 648-5132
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
H. H. Garnett Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Calvert St
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-6890
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-6890
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Kent County Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 E Campus Avenue
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-1771
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-1771
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Kent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
172 Sassafras St
Millington, MD 21651
(410) 928-3141
Millington, MD 21651
(410) 928-3141
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
11085 Worton Rd
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-2164
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-2164
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kent County, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kent County, MD include Rock Hall Elementary School, Galena Elementary School and H. H. Garnett Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kent County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Kent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County?
Kent County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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