For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,664 students in Ridgely, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Ridgely, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Ridgely, MD are Ridgely Elementary School and North Caroline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgely, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ridgely have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ridgely, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 N Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
North Caroline High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10990 River Rd
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 1,237 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caroline Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
10855 Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ridgely, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Ridgely, MD include Ridgely Elementary School and North Caroline High School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgely?
3 public schools are located in Ridgely.
What percentage of students in Ridgely go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Ridgely are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgely?
Ridgely public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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