For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,136 students in 21502, MD (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,127 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 21502, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21502, MD are Parkside Elementary School, Allegany High School and Bel Air Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21502 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21502, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 21502, MD Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Parkside Blvd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0085
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0085
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Allegany High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Seton Dr
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-8110
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-8110
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Bel Air Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14401 Barton Blvd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-2992
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-2992
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Cash Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10601 Cash Valley Rd Nw
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-6632
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-6632
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Cresaptown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13202 6th Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0212
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-0212
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #66.
Northeast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11001 Forest Ave Ne
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-3285
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-3285
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #77.
West Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Paca St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-0340
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-0340
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #88.
Fort Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Greenway Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2570
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2570
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #99.
John Humbird Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Mary St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-8842
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-8842
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Braddock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
909 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7990
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7990
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Massachusetts Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5360
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-5360
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #1212.
South Penn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 2nd St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-1755
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-1755
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1313.
Center For Career & Technical Education
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14211 Mcmullen Hwy Sw
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-6486
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-6486
Grades: 11-12
| 289 students
21502, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allegany County Home & Hospital (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
108 Washington St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 759-2021
Grades: K-10
| 11 students
Transition Program At Cumberland High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
10100 Country Club Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-1317
Grades: 12
| 24 students
Transition Program At Friends Aware (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1601 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 722-7268
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21502, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21502, MD include Parkside Elementary School, Allegany High School and Bel Air Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21502?
13 public schools are located in 21502.
What percentage of students in 21502 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 21502 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21502?
21502 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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