For the 2024-25 school year, there are 104 public elementary schools serving 58,849 students in Anne Arundel County, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Anne Arundel County, MD are Benfield Elementary School, Severna Park Elementary School and Shipley's Choice Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anne Arundel County, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Anne Arundel County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Anne Arundel County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
365 Lynwood Dr
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Severna Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6 Riggs Ave
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6577
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6577
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Shipley's Choice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Governor Stone Pky
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3851
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3851
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
175 Arundel Beach Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6560
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6560
Grades: K-5
| 636 students
Rank: #55.
Davidsonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
962 Central Ave West
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 222-1655
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 222-1655
Grades: K-5
| 659 students
Rank: #66.
Crofton Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1750 Urby Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5805
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5805
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #77.
West Annapolis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Melvin Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1635
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1635
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #88.
Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
122 Hoyle Ln
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6565
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6565
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #99.
Oak Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34 Truckhouse Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6568
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6568
Grades: K-5
| 614 students
Rank: #1010.
Mayo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1260 Mayo Ridge Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 798-9830
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 798-9830
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #1111.
Severna Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 Jumpers Hole Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,399 students
Rank: #1212.
Chesapeake Science Point
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7321 Parkway Drive South
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Grades: 6-12
| 502 students
Rank: #1313.
Four Seasons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
979 Waugh Chapel Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 222-6501
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 222-6501
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #1414.
South Shore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1376 Fairfield Loop Rd
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 222-3865
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 222-3865
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1515.
Crofton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 Duke Of Kent Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5800
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #1616.
Cape St. Claire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
931 Blue Ridge Dr
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 222-1685
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 222-1685
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #1717.
Waugh Chapel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
840 Sunflower Dr
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 672-7565
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 672-7565
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #1818.
Bodkin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8320 Ventnor Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-0464
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-0464
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1919.
Arnold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Joyce Lane E
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 757-4400
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 757-4400
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #2020.
Hillsmere Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3052 Arundel On The Bay Rd
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 222-1622
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 222-1622
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #2121.
Belvedere Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Broadwater Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 975-9432
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 975-9432
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #2222.
Millersville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Millersville Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3800
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3800
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #2323.
Broadneck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
470 Shore Acres Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 222-1680
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 222-1680
Grades: K-5
| 687 students
Rank: #2424.
Magothy River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0926
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0926
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #2525.
Nantucket Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Nantucket Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451-6120
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451-6120
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #2626.
Pasadena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 East Pasadena Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6573
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 222-6573
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #2727.
Crofton Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2020 Tilghman Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 721-9453
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 721-9453
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #2828.
Crofton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 Davidsonville Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 793-0280
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 793-0280
Grades: 6-8
| 1,374 students
Rank: #2929.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,299 students
Rank: #3030.
Windsor Farm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
591 Broadneck Rd
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 626-8547
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 626-8547
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #3131.
Pershing Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7600 29th Division Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6519
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6519
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Edgewater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Washington Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0830
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0830
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Piney Orchard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2641 Strawberry Lake Way
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 672-7591
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 672-7591
Grades: K-5
| 966 students
Rank: #3434.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1075
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1075
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #3535.
Severn River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0922
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0922
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Annapolis Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2924
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2924
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Glen Burnie Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7550 Baltimore/annapolis Blvd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-3664
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-3664
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
J. Albert Adams Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Kipp Harbor Academy At Annapolis (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
135 Stepney Lane
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Grades: 5
| 62 students
Mary E. Moss Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
45 Community Pl
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 222-3836
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 222-3836
Grades: 9-10
| 57 students
Meade Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1100 Clark Rd
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7415
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7415
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3201 Oak Hill Dr
Laurel, MD 20724
(240) 456-5080
Laurel, MD 20724
(240) 456-5080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oakhill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3201 Oak Hill Dr
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-8303
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-8303
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Phoenix Center Annapolis (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
291 Locust Ave
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
South River Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Central Ave East
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Anne Arundel County, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Anne Arundel County, MD include Benfield Elementary School, Severna Park Elementary School and Shipley's Choice Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Anne Arundel County?
104 public elementary schools are located in Anne Arundel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anne Arundel County?
Anne Arundel County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Anne Arundel County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Anne Arundel County include: Old Mill Middle South vs. Old Mill Middle North, Old Mill Middle North vs. Old Mill Middle South, Wiley H. Bates Middle School vs. Annapolis Middle School
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