For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 391 students in Shady Side, MD.
The top-ranked public school in Shady Side, MD is Shady Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shady Side, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Shady Side have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Shady Side, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shady Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4859 Atwell Rd
Shady Side, MD 20764
(410) 222-1621
Shady Side, MD 20764
(410) 222-1621
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shady Side, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Shady Side, MD include Shady Side Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shady Side?
1 public schools are located in Shady Side.
What is the racial composition of students in Shady Side?
Shady Side public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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