For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,028 students in Nottingham, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nottingham, MD are Gunpowder Elementary School, Perry Hall Elementary School and Perry Hall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nottingham, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nottingham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nottingham, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gunpowder Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9540 Holiday Manor Rd
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 887-5121
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 887-5121
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Perry Hall Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9021 Belair Rd
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 887-5105
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 887-5105
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Perry Hall Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Ebenezer Rd
Nottingham, MD 21236
(443) 809-5100
Nottingham, MD 21236
(443) 809-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,694 students
Rank: #44.
Fullerton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Fullerton Ave
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 887-5234
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 887-5234
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Nottingham, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nottingham, MD include Gunpowder Elementary School, Perry Hall Elementary School and Perry Hall Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nottingham?
4 public elementary schools are located in Nottingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Nottingham?
Nottingham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Nottingham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Nottingham include: Fullerton Elementary School vs. Perry Hall Elementary School, Gunpowder Elementary School vs. Perry Hall Elementary School
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