Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21770

Summary:

The 21770 zip code area is home to two exceptional elementary schools, Green Valley Elementary and Kemptown Elementary, both of which have consistently high rankings and ratings, indicating sustained strong performance. These schools significantly outperform the Frederick County Public Schools district and the Maryland state averages on standardized tests, with over 50% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and English Language Arts.

While the two schools have some differences in their student demographics, with Green Valley Elementary being more diverse and Kemptown Elementary having a predominantly white student population, both provide a high-quality education supported by adequate funding and resources. Green Valley Elementary has a per-student spending of $12,173, while Kemptown Elementary has a slightly higher per-student spending of $13,120, and both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, contributing to their academic success.

The exceptional performance of these schools is further highlighted by their consistent high rankings and ratings, with both Green Valley Elementary and Kemptown Elementary ranked among the top 111 and 104 elementary schools in Maryland, respectively, for the 2023-2024 school year. This level of excellence is a testament to the schools' commitment to continuous improvement and effective teaching practices, providing students in the 21770 zip code area with an exceptional educational experience.

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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
Green Valley Elementary	Public	K-5	11501 Fingerboard Rd	Monrovia	21770	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-3400	785	45	17.6	10.8%	376 (47.9%)	74 (9.4%)	112 (14.3%)	159 (20.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.0%)	86	111^th of 859 public elementary schools	87.1%		80.1	161^st of 855 public elementary schools	81.2%	50	67.8	55.6	56.5	59.6	61.2	71.5	68.5	67.4	37.7	$12,757	$1,009	$11,749
Kemptown Elementary	Public	K-5	3456 Kemptown Church Rd	Monrovia	21770	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-3500	401	22	18.2	9.7%	281 (70.1%)	12 (3.0%)	52 (13.0%)	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.0%)	87	104^th of 859 public elementary schools	87.9%		91.7	66^th of 855 public elementary schools	92.3%	38	62.5	59.7	53.7	58.4	67.6	72.7	73.2	71.3	36.6	$14,795	$2,520	$12,275

Cities Near Zip Code 21770

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Monrovia	0.87 mi	2	30^th
Ijamsville	2.36 mi	6	23^rd
New Market	2.54 mi	4	32^nd
Mount Airy	4.35 mi	4	43^rd
Frederick	4.48 mi	32	134^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.

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