Top Rankings
Frederick County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public preschools serving 18,719 students in Frederick County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Maryland.
Public Preschools in Frederick County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public preschool average of 71% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
69 Schools
732 Schools
# Students
47,681 Students
351,084 Students
# Teachers
3,038 Teachers
25,798 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Frederick County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 25 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.74
# American Indian Students
114 Students
1,011 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,740 Students
19,592 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%
# Hispanic Students
10,049 Students
88,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
25%
# Black Students
6,914 Students
118,461 Students
% Black Students
15%
34%
# White Students
23,350 Students
103,031 Students
% White Students
49%
29%
# Hawaiian Students
64 Students
449 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,419 Students
19,714 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,551
31,370
# Students in K Grade:
3,253
50,169
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,339
51,600
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,550
53,366
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,472
49,581
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,461
49,856
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,449
49,243
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,442
5,755
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,582
4,875
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,554
4,779
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,986
124
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,749
75
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,723
100
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,570
191
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,554. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,201 is less than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$802 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$773 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,819
$19,554
Spending / Student
$16,201
$18,481
Best Frederick County School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Urbana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3554 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704
(240) 236-2200
Frederick, MD 21704
(240) 236-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10601 Finn Dr
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-5900
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3601 Carriage Hill Dr
Frederick, MD 21704
(240) 566-0100
Frederick, MD 21704
(240) 566-0100
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
New Market Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
93 W Main St
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-1300
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #55.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5830 Oakdale School Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-3300
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 1,150 students
Rank: #66.
Twin Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1106 Leafy Hollow Circle
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(240) 236-2300
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(240) 236-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #77.
Glade Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9525 Glade Rd
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-2100
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #88.
Blue Heron Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7100 Eaglehead Drive
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 566-0700
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 566-0700
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #99.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3519 Jefferson Pike
Jefferson, MD 21755
(240) 236-3000
Jefferson, MD 21755
(240) 236-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #1010.
Wolfsville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12520 Wolfsville Rd
Myersville, MD 21773
(240) 236-2250
Myersville, MD 21773
(240) 236-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #1111.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2600
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #1212.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9051 Ridgefield Dr
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1600
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #1313.
Yellow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8717 Yellow Springs Rd
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-1700
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #1414.
North Frederick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 Fairview Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2000
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #1515.
Ballenger Creek Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5250 Kingsbrook Dr
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 236-2500
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 236-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #1616.
Emmitsburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Seton Ave
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(240) 236-1750
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(240) 236-1750
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #1717.
Monocacy Valley Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 Dill Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-6100
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-6100
Grades: PK-9
| 350 students
Rank: #1818.
Orchard Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5898 Hannover Dr
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 236-2400
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 236-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #1919.
Carroll Manor Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5624 Adamstown Rd
Adamstown, MD 21710
(240) 236-3800
Adamstown, MD 21710
(240) 236-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #2020.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Whittier Dr
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-3100
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #2121.
Tuscarora Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6321 Lambert Dr
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 566-0000
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 566-0000
Grades: PK-5
| 779 students
Rank: #2222.
Walkersville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
83 W Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-1000
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #2323.
Brunswick Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Central Ave
Brunswick, MD 21716
(240) 236-2900
Brunswick, MD 21716
(240) 236-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 773 students
Rank: #2424.
Lewistown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11119 Hessong Bridge Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-3750
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-3750
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11820 Liberty Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1800
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
New Midway/woodsboro Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12226 Woodsboro Pike
Keymar, MD 21757
(240) 236-1500
Keymar, MD 21757
(240) 236-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #2727.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Madison St
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2650
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #2828.
Monocacy Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7421 Hayward Rd
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-1400
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #2929.
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7215 Corporate Court
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 663-7970
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 663-7970
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
Rank: #3030.
Butterfly Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Contender Way
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 566-0300
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 566-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #3131.
Waverley Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Waverley Dr
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-3900
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 926 students
Rank: #3232.
Rock Creek
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55b West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #3333.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1285 Hillcrest Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 236-3200
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 236-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: n/an/a
403 Franklin St
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 566-0200
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 566-0200
Grades: PK-2
| 487 students
Rank: n/an/a
7989 Rocky Ridge Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-2800
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-2800
Grades: PK-2
| 329 students
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