For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,120 students in Taneytown, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Taneytown, MD are Taneytown Elementary School and Northwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taneytown, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Taneytown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Taneytown, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taneytown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Kings Drive
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410) 751-3260
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410) 751-3260
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 Kings Drive
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410) 751-3270
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410) 751-3270
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Taneytown, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Taneytown, MD include Taneytown Elementary School and Northwest Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Taneytown?
2 public schools are located in Taneytown.
What is the racial composition of students in Taneytown?
Taneytown public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Taneytown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Taneytown include: Northwest Middle School vs. Taneytown Elementary School, Taneytown Elementary School vs. Northwest Middle School
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