For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 389 students in 21871, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 564 private students). 41% of all K-12 students in 21871, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 21871, MD is Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21871 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 21871, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21871, MD Public Schools (2026)
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 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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 21871, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21871, MD include Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 21871?
2 public schools are located in 21871.
What percentage of students in 21871 go to public school?
41% of all K-12 students in 21871 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21871?
21871 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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