Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21794

Summary:

The 21794 zip code in Howard County, Maryland is home to a single standout elementary school, West Friendship Elementary. This highly-ranked school consistently outperforms state and county averages, providing an exceptional education to its diverse student population.

West Friendship Elementary is ranked 27th out of 859 Maryland elementary schools and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years. The school's students significantly outshine their peers on MCAP assessments in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.4 to 1 and per-student spending of $16,452, West Friendship Elementary is well-resourced and able to deliver a high-quality education to its 366 students, who come from a range of racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Compared to other schools in the Howard County Public Schools district, West Friendship Elementary stands out as an exceptional institution that is providing its students with the tools they need to succeed academically. The school's strong performance, diverse student body, and robust funding make it an attractive option for families seeking a top-tier elementary education in the 21794 zip code 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
West Friendship Elementary	Public	K-5	12500 Frederick Road	West Friendship	21794	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5512	370	27	13.5	7.8%	210 (56.8%)	22 (5.9%)	28 (7.6%)	81 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.6%)	96.1	27^th of 859 public elementary schools	96.9%		95.6	31^st of 855 public elementary schools	96.4%	4	77.5	66.1	65.2	69.8	73.2	85.2	88.2	82.0	63.8	$18,823	$769	$18,054

Cities Near Zip Code 21794

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
West Friendship	1.5 mi	1	7^th
Ellicott City	2.08 mi	22	38^th
Glenelg	2.11 mi	1	22^nd
Marriottsville	2.59 mi	2	11^th
Glenwood	2.68 mi	2	12^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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