For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,479 students in 21502, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21502, MD are Parkside Elementary School, Bel Air Elementary School and Cash Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21502 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21502, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21502, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkside Elementary 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
| 218 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Bel Air Elementary 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
| 229 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Cash Valley Elementary 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
| 274 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Cresaptown Elementary 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
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Northeast Elementary 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
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
West Side Elementary 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
| 306 students
Rank: #77.
John Humbird Elementary 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
| 253 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Braddock Middle 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
| 586 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Washington Middle 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
| 569 students
Rank: #1010.
South Penn Elementary 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
| 512 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 elementary schools in 21502, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21502, MD include Parkside Elementary School, Bel Air Elementary School and Cash Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21502?
10 public elementary schools are located in 21502.
What is the racial composition of students in 21502?
21502 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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