For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,901 students in Hanover, MD (there are 6 private schools, serving 563 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Hanover, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hanover, MD are Chesapeake Science Point, Hebron - Harman Elementary School and Hanover Hills. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hanover, MD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Hebron - Harman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7660 Ridge Chapel Road
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-4510
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-4510
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #33.
Hanover Hills
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7030 Banbury Drive
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 313-8066
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 313-8066
Grades: PK-5
| 864 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Viaduct
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Banbury Drive
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 313-8711
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 313-8711
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hanover, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Hanover, MD include Chesapeake Science Point, Hebron - Harman Elementary School and Hanover Hills.
How many public schools are located in Hanover?
4 public schools are located in Hanover.
What percentage of students in Hanover go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Hanover are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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