For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,766 students in Middletown, MD (there are 3 private schools, serving 455 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Middletown, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Middletown, MD are Middletown High School, Middletown Elementary School and Middletown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middletown, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Middletown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Middletown, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middletown High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Schoolhouse Dr
Middletown, MD 21769
(227) 203-3600
Middletown, MD 21769
(227) 203-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 E Green St
Middletown, MD 21769
(227) 203-1560
Middletown, MD 21769
(227) 203-1560
Gr: 3-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Middletown Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Martha Mason St
Middletown, MD 21769
(227) 203-2300
Middletown, MD 21769
(227) 203-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
403 Franklin St
Middletown, MD 21769
(227) 203-1540
Middletown, MD 21769
(227) 203-1540
Gr: PK-2 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Middletown, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Middletown, MD include Middletown High School, Middletown Elementary School and Middletown Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Middletown?
4 public schools are located in Middletown.
What percentage of students in Middletown go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Middletown are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Middletown?
Middletown public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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