For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,591 students in Rising Sun, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rising Sun have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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 elementary schools in Rising Sun, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rising Sun, MD include Calvert Elementary School, Rising Sun Elementary School and Rising Sun Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rising Sun?
3 public elementary schools are located in Rising Sun.
What is the racial composition of students in Rising Sun?
Rising Sun public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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