For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 186 students in Knoxville, MD.
The top-ranked public school in Knoxville, MD is Pleasant Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knoxville, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Knoxville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Knoxville, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1707 Rohrersville Rd
Knoxville, MD 21758
(301) 766-8297
Knoxville, MD 21758
(301) 766-8297
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Knoxville, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Knoxville, MD include Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Knoxville?
1 public schools are located in Knoxville.
What is the racial composition of students in Knoxville?
Knoxville public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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