For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 alternative public elementary schools serving 561 students in Maryland.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Maryland are Pride School, Aacps Virtual Academy and Crossroads Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Maryland (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pride School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Gist Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3653
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3653
Grades: K-5
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Aacps Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
241 Peninsula Farm Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Grades: 3-12
| 478 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Crossroads Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Kate Wagner Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Grades: 6-8
| 10 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mary Moss At Adams Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Grades: 6-9
| 35 students
Rank: #55.
Crossroads Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11640 Crossroads Circle
Middle River, MD 21220
(443) 809-2275
Middle River, MD 21220
(443) 809-2275
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Maryland?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Maryland include Pride School, Aacps Virtual Academy and Crossroads Middle School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Maryland?
5 alternative public elementary schools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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