Best Public Schools in Phoenix, MD

Summary:

The city of Phoenix, Maryland is home to a single standout elementary school, Jacksonville Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district. With a total enrollment of 502 students, Jacksonville Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 5% of Maryland elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jacksonville Elementary's students significantly outperform their peers at the district and state level in both math and English language arts across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 85.4% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 41.9% in the district and 48.4% statewide. The school also boasts a diverse student population, with a majority white student body (83.07%) as well as sizable populations of Asian (5.58%), Hispanic (4.98%), and multiracial (4.38%) students. Additionally, only 6.18% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively affluent community.

Overall, Jacksonville Elementary stands out as an exceptional educational institution, providing a high-quality education and consistently strong academic performance. The school's diverse student body, low free/reduced lunch rate, and top rankings among Maryland elementary schools make it an attractive option for families in the Phoenix 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
Jacksonville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Hillendale Heights Rd	Phoenix	21131	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-7880	504	30	16.9	7.1%	423 (83.9%)	12 (2.4%)	20 (4.0%)	26 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.4%)	97	19^th of 859 public elementary schools	97.8%		95.5	34^th of 855 public elementary schools	96.0%	15	78.9	66.7	69.1	71.9	87.8	87.7	80.5	85.4	57.3	$16,875	$1,746	$15,129

Cities Near Phoenix

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cockeysville	2.61 mi	3	165^th
Baldwin	2.65 mi	1	6^th
Timonium	3.45 mi	5	40^th
Lutherville	5.28 mi	3	61^st
Sparks	5.5 mi	1	1^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.