For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,748 students in Rosedale, MD (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,226 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in Rosedale, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Rosedale, MD are Shady Spring Elementary School, Red House Run Elementary School and Rosedale Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rosedale, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rosedale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rosedale, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shady Spring Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8868 Goldenwood Rd
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 887-0509
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 887-0509
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Red House Run Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Old Philadelphia Rd
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 887-0506
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 887-0506
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
Rosedale Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7090 Golden Ring Road Suite 10
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-0133
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-0133
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
7649 Gum Spring Road
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-8519
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-8519
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rosedale, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Golden Ring Middle School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
6700 Kenwood Ave
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-0130
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-0130
Grades: 6-8
| 805 students
Inverness Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8200 Old Philadelphia Rd
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 887-7575
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 887-7575
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rosedale, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Rosedale, MD include Shady Spring Elementary School, Red House Run Elementary School and Rosedale Center.
How many public schools are located in Rosedale?
4 public schools are located in Rosedale.
What percentage of students in Rosedale go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in Rosedale are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rosedale?
Rosedale public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Rosedale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rosedale include: Shady Spring Elementary School vs. Red House Run Elementary School, Red House Run Elementary School vs. Shady Spring Elementary School
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