For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,881 students in Reisterstown, MD (there are 4 private schools, serving 81 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Reisterstown, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Reisterstown, MD are Franklin Elementary School, Chatsworth School and Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reisterstown, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Reisterstown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Reisterstown, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Cockeysmill Rd
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1111
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1111
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Chatsworth School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 New Ave
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1103
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1103
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12000 Reisterstown Rd
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(443) 809-7038
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(443) 809-7038
Grades: 9-12
| 1,452 students
Rank: #44.
Cedarmere Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17 Nicodemus Rd
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1100
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #55.
Glyndon Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
445 Glyndon Dr
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1130
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #66.
Reisterstown Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
223 Walgrove Rd
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1133
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1133
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Cockeysmill Rd
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1114
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 887-1114
Grades: 6-8
| 1,172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Reisterstown, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Reisterstown, MD include Franklin Elementary School, Chatsworth School and Franklin High School.
How many public schools are located in Reisterstown, MD?
7 public schools are located in Reisterstown, MD.
What percentage of students in Reisterstown, MD go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Reisterstown, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Reisterstown, MD?
Reisterstown, MD public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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