For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 763 students in Federalsburg, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Federalsburg, MD are Federalsburg Elementary School and Colonel Richardson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Federalsburg, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Federalsburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Federalsburg, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Federalsburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 S University Ave
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-2761
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-2761
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Colonel Richardson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25390 Richardson Rd
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-1462
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-1462
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Federalsburg, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Federalsburg, MD include Federalsburg Elementary School and Colonel Richardson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Federalsburg?
2 public elementary schools are located in Federalsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Federalsburg?
Federalsburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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