For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,836 students in Perryville, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Perryville, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Perryville, MD are Perryville High School, Perryville Elementary School and Perryville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perryville, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Perryville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Perryville, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perryville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1696 Perryville Rd
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6000
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: #22.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Maywood Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Perryville Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Aiken Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perryville, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Perryville, MD include Perryville High School, Perryville Elementary School and Perryville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Perryville?
3 public schools are located in Perryville.
What percentage of students in Perryville go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Perryville are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perryville?
Perryville public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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