For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 383 students in Westover, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 564 private students). 40% of all K-12 students in Westover, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in Westover, MD is Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westover, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Westover have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Westover, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7970 Tawes Campus Road
Westover, MD 21871
(410) 621-0161
Westover, MD 21871
(410) 621-0161
Gr: 6-7 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Somerset County Technical High School
Vocational School
79894 Tawes Campus Road
Westover, MD 21871
(410) 651-2285
Westover, MD 21871
(410) 651-2285
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Westover, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Westover, MD include Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Westover?
2 public schools are located in Westover.
What percentage of students in Westover go to public school?
40% of all K-12 students in Westover are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westover?
Westover public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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