For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,549 students in Williamsport, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Williamsport, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Williamsport, MD are Williamsport Elementary School, Williamsport High School and Springfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamsport, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Williamsport have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Williamsport, MD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamsport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 S Clifton Dr
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8415
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8415
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Williamsport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5 S Clifton Dr
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8423
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8423
Grades: 9-12
| 959 students
Rank: #33.
Springfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
334 Sunset Ave
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8389
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8389
Grades: 6-8
| 748 students
Rank: #44.
Hickory Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11101 Hickory School Rd
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8198
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8198
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Williamsport, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Williamsport, MD include Williamsport Elementary School, Williamsport High School and Springfield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Williamsport?
4 public schools are located in Williamsport.
What percentage of students in Williamsport go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Williamsport are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsport?
Williamsport public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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