For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,591 students in Rising Sun, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Rising Sun, MD are Calvert Elementary School, Rising Sun Elementary School and Rising Sun Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rising Sun, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rising Sun have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rising Sun, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calvert Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
79 Brick Meetinghouse Rd
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5335
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5335
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Rising Sun Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Hopewell Rd
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5925
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5925
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Rising Sun Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
289 Pearl Street
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5535
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5535
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rising Sun, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Rising Sun, MD include Calvert Elementary School, Rising Sun Elementary School and Rising Sun Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rising Sun?
3 public schools are located in Rising Sun.
What is the racial composition of students in Rising Sun?
Rising Sun public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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