Best Somerset County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,905 students in Somerset County, MD.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Somerset County, MD are Deal Island School, Carter G Woodson Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Somerset County, MD public elementary schools have an score of 13% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Somerset County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Deal Island School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
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23275 Lola Wheatley Rd
Deal Island, MD 21821
(410) 784-2449

Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: #22.

Carter G Woodson Elementary School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
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281a Woodson School Rd
Crisfield, MD 21817
(410) 968-1295

Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #33.

Greenwood Elementary School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
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11412 Dryden Road
Princess Anne, MD 21853
(410) 651-0931

Gr: 2-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #44.

Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 30%)
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7970 Tawes Campus Road
Westover, MD 21871
(410) 621-0161

Gr: 6-7 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: n/an/a

Princess Anne Elementary School

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11576 Lankford Street
Princess Anne, MD 21853
(410) 651-0481

Gr: PK-1 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Somerset County, MD

Somerset County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Ewell School (Closed 2023)

7982a Tawes Campus Drive
Ewell, MD 21824
(410) 968-0534

Gr: 3-7 | 2 students

H. Dewayne Whittington Primary (Closed 2007)

6 Asbury Avenue
Crisfield, MD 21817
(410) 968-0747

Gr: PK-2 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Marion Sarah Peyton School (Closed 2007)

Po Box G
Marion Station, MD 21838
(410) 623-4321

Gr: 3-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Somerset County, MD?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Somerset County, MD include Deal Island School, Carter G Woodson Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Somerset County?

5 public elementary schools are located in Somerset County.

What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?

Somerset County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).

Which public elementary schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Somerset County include: Carter G Woodson Elementary School vs. Deal Island School, Greenwood Elementary School vs. Deal Island School, Deal Island School vs. Carter G Woodson Elementary School