Best Public Schools in Forest Hill, MD

Summary:

The city of Forest Hill, Maryland is home to two strong-performing elementary schools: Forest Hill Elementary and Forest Lakes Elementary. Both schools consistently outperform the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland state averages on standardized tests, with Forest Lakes Elementary ranking 126th out of 859 Maryland elementary schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, both schools excel, with over 75% of students at Forest Hill Elementary and nearly 70% at Forest Lakes Elementary scoring proficient or better on MCAP English Language Arts assessments. The schools also have relatively low student-teacher ratios and spend between $13,936 and $15,746 per student, indicating a strong commitment to educational resources.

However, the student populations at both schools are predominantly white, with low percentages of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. This demographic homogeneity may raise questions about the diversity and inclusiveness of the educational environment, and further exploration is warranted to ensure equitable access and opportunities for all students in the Forest Hill area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (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 All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forest Lakes Elementary	Public	K-5	100 Osborne Pkwy	Forest Hill	21050	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4262	420	31	13.7	21.0%	338 (80.5%)	21 (5.0%)	29 (6.9%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.2%)	84.6	126^th of 859 public elementary schools	85.3%		89.5	89^th of 855 public elementary schools	89.6%	37	56.2	60.2	43.5	54.6	71.2	68.9	69.4	69.7	38.7	$18,521	$1,337	$17,183
Forest Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	2407 Rocks Rd	Forest Hill	21050	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4166	475	33	14.5	15.6%	375 (78.9%)	18 (3.8%)	32 (6.7%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.7%)	80.3	164^th of 859 public elementary schools	80.9%		74.5	214^th of 855 public elementary schools	75.0%	50	76.5	42.3	37.9	52.3	77.8	70.4	78.2	75.7	28.7	$19,278	$1,554	$17,723

Cities Near Forest Hill

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bel Air	2.15 mi	16	71^st
Fallston	3.73 mi	3	70^th
Jarrettsville	5.11 mi	2	44^th
Pylesville	7 mi	3	127^th
Abingdon	7.76 mi	3	141^st

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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.