For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,519 students in New Market, MD.
The top ranked public schools in New Market, MD are Deer Crossing Elementary School, New Market Elementary School and Blue Heron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Market, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in New Market have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in New Market, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10601 Finn Dr
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-5900
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
New Market Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
93 W Main St
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-1300
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Heron Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7100 Eaglehead Drive
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 566-0700
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 566-0700
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #44.
New Market Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 W Main St
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-4600
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Market, MD?
The top ranked public schools in New Market, MD include Deer Crossing Elementary School, New Market Elementary School and Blue Heron Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Market?
4 public schools are located in New Market.
What is the racial composition of students in New Market?
New Market public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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