Best Rosedale Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 26% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rosedale have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shady Spring Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8868 Goldenwood Rd
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 887-0509
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Red House Run Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8200 Old Philadelphia Rd
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 887-0506
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Rosedale Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7090 Golden Ring Road Suite 10
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-0133
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
7649 Gum Spring Road
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-8519
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rosedale, Maryland

Rosedale, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6700 Kenwood Ave
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-0130
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Inverness Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8200 Old Philadelphia Rd
Rosedale, MD 21237
(410) 887-7575
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

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?

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