For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 566 students in Ocean City, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 177 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Ocean City, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Ocean City, MD is Ocean City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ocean City, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ocean City, MD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean City Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12828 Center Dr
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 632-5370
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 632-5370
Gr: PK-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ocean City, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Ocean City, MD include Ocean City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ocean City?
1 public schools are located in Ocean City.
What percentage of students in Ocean City go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Ocean City are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ocean City?
Ocean City public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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