For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 7,519 students in 21754, MD (there are 2 private schools, serving 185 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 21754, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21754, MD are Urbana High School, Oakdale High School and Urbana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21754 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21754, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 21754, MD Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Urbana High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3471 Campus Dr
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-7600
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,940 students
Rank: #22.
Oakdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5850 Eaglehead Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9400
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,622 students
Rank: #33.
Urbana Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3511 Pontius Ct
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9200
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,128 students
Rank: #44.
Oakdale Elementary School
Magnet 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: K-5
| 1,028 students
Rank: #55.
Oakdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5810 Oakdale School Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-5500
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,057 students
Rank: #66.
Windsor Knolls Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11150 Windsor Rd
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-5000
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21754, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21754, MD include Urbana High School, Oakdale High School and Urbana Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 21754?
6 public schools are located in 21754.
What percentage of students in 21754 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 21754 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21754?
21754 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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