For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,249 students in Lothian, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lothian, MD are Lothian Elementary School and Southern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lothian, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lothian have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lothian, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lothian Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5175 Solomons Island Rd
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 222-1697
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 222-1697
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5235 Solomons Island Rd
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 222-1659
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 222-1659
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lothian, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lothian, MD include Lothian Elementary School and Southern Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lothian?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lothian.
What is the racial composition of students in Lothian?
Lothian public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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