Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21842

Summary:

The 21842 zip code in Maryland is home to a single standout public elementary school, Ocean City Elementary. Serving grades PK-4, this school has consistently ranked among the top 10 elementary schools in Maryland over the past three years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 17th out of 859 elementary schools statewide for the 2023-2024 school year.

Ocean City Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its students' exceptional performance on the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) tests, where they significantly outperform the county and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels. With a diverse student population, the school serves a notable percentage of Hispanic and African American students, as well as a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students, with nearly 44% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

The school's strong investment in educational resources is reflected in its per-student spending of $17,950, which is notably higher than the state average. Additionally, Ocean City Elementary maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 10.8 to 1, allowing for personalized attention and smaller class sizes that contribute to the school's academic success. Overall, Worcester County Public Schools can be proud of this exceptional institution, which serves as a shining example of educational excellence in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)			MCAP English Language Arts (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 All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ocean City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	12828 Center Dr	Ocean City	21842	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 632-5370	521	48	10.8	44.0%	401 (77.0%)	21 (4.0%)	69 (13.2%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.0%)	97.2	17^th of 859 public elementary schools	98.0%		98.3	7^th of 855 public elementary schools	99.2%	10	73.2	75.0	74.2	88.5	90.9	89.8	$21,464	$1,843	$19,621

Cities Near Zip Code 21842

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ocean City	2.81 mi	1	1^st
Berlin	4.59 mi	5	45^th
Willards	13.52 mi	1
Pittsville	16.92 mi	1	144^th
Newark	17.22 mi	1

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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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