Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Piney Point Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piney Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Piney Point Elementary School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Piney Point Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piney Point Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
25%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%

Hispanic
4%
23%

Black
9%
33%

White
74%
32%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piney Point Elementary School's ranking?
Piney Point Elementary School is ranked #386 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Piney Point Elementary School often compared to?
Piney Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mechanicsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Piney Point Elementary School?
449 students attend Piney Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Piney Point Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piney Point Elementary School?
Piney Point Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piney Point Elementary School offer ?
Piney Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Piney Point Elementary School part of?
Piney Point Elementary School is part of St. Mary's County School District.
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