For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,477 students in Pylesville, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Pylesville, MD are North Harford Elementary School, North Harford High School and North Harford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pylesville, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Pylesville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pylesville, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Harford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3670
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3670
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
North Harford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3650
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,204 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
North Harford Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3658
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3658
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pylesville, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Pylesville, MD include North Harford Elementary School, North Harford High School and North Harford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pylesville?
3 public schools are located in Pylesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Pylesville?
Pylesville public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pylesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pylesville include: North Harford Elementary School vs. North Harford Middle School, North Harford Middle School vs. North Harford Elementary School
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