Best Public Schools in Elkridge, MD

Summary:

The city of Elkridge, Maryland is home to 6 schools that serve students from elementary through middle school, all part of the Howard County Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is highly ranked, the schools in Elkridge show significant variation in academic performance, with Rockburn Elementary and Elkridge Landing Middle standing out as top performers in the area.

Rockburn Elementary is consistently ranked among the best elementary schools in Maryland, with exceptional test scores and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Ducketts Lane Elementary struggles with lower proficiency rates and a much higher percentage of students from low-income families. The middle schools in Elkridge also show a performance gap, with Elkridge Landing Middle outperforming Mayfield Woods Middle on state assessments.

Overall, the schools in Elkridge reflect the broader trends in the Howard County Public Schools district, with some schools consistently delivering high-quality education and others facing challenges in improving student outcomes. The data suggests that factors such as socioeconomic status, resource allocation, and school leadership may play a significant role in shaping the academic performance of these schools.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)							MCAP English Language Arts (2024)							MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rockburn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6145 Montgomery Rd	Elkridge	21075	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5030	672	48	13.8	11.3%	291 (43.3%)	79 (11.8%)	34 (5.1%)	208 (31.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (8.5%)	92.2	59^th of 859 public elementary schools	93.1%		89.5	90^th of 855 public elementary schools	89.5%	31	78.6	62.9	57.7				66.3	79.6	73.8	68.3				73.9			46.2		$17,156	$700	$16,456
Elkridge Landing Middle	Public	6-8	7085 Montgomery Rd	Elkridge	21075	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5040	681	52	13.1	27.3%	246 (36.1%)	161 (23.6%)	77 (11.3%)	152 (22.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.3%)	61.4	99^th of 328 public middle schools	69.8%		71	74^th of 322 public middle schools	77.0%	25				22.0	18.3	8.3	28.9				54.1	57.3	60.9	57.4	72.9	56.1		32.1	$18,772	$705	$18,066
Elkridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7075 Montgomery Rd	Elkridge	21075	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5006	810	55	14.6	42.8%	229 (28.3%)	258 (31.9%)	80 (9.9%)	183 (22.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.0%)	55.9	331^st of 859 public elementary schools	61.5%		50	368^th of 855 public elementary schools	57.0%	37	40.9	37.8	33.1				37.3	43.9	51.7	52.2				49.4			25.0		$16,445	$784	$15,661
Ducketts Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6501 Ducketts Ln	Elkridge	21075	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 313-5050	595	51	11.6	58.7%	76 (12.8%)	222 (37.3%)	173 (29.1%)	78 (13.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.2%)	35.5	487^th of 859 public elementary schools	43.3%		37.8	478^th of 855 public elementary schools	44.1%	9	34.1	19.4	11.8				22.0	47.1	47.8	42.7				45.8			8.1		$20,907	$1,560	$19,346
Deep Run Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6925 Old Waterloo Rd	Elkridge	21075	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 313-5000	677	62	10.9	56.1%	122 (18.0%)	120 (17.7%)	335 (49.5%)	69 (10.2%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.7%)	44.6	422^nd of 859 public elementary schools	50.9%		40.6	454^th of 855 public elementary schools	46.9%	32	47.2	34.5	28.1				35.6	42.0	48.6	37.2				42.5			12.4		$20,497	$1,640	$18,857
Mayfield Woods Middle	Public	6-8	7950 Redbarn Way	Elkridge	21075	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5022	695	56	12.3	43.0%	153 (22.0%)	189 (27.2%)	203 (29.2%)	97 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (7.5%)	50	134^th of 328 public middle schools	59.1%		52.2	123^rd of 322 public middle schools	61.8%	11				22.5	14.0	10.3	24.1				50.2	48.4	46.5	48.4	51.2	64.7		25.6	$18,864	$760	$18,104

Cities Near Elkridge

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hanover	1.39 mi	4	108^th
Ellicott City	1.82 mi	22	38^th
Columbia	2.45 mi	23	146^th
Baltimore	3.51 mi	278	221^st
Jessup	3.9 mi	4	159^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Elkridge, MD

Rockburn Elementary

Elkridge Landing Middle

Elkridge Elementary

Mayfield Woods Middle

Deep Run Elementary

Ducketts Lane Elementary

Cities Near Elkridge