For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,416 students in 21804, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21804, MD are Prince Street School, Glen Avenue School and East Salisbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21804 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21804, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21804, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prince Street School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Prince Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Gr: PK-5 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Glen Avenue School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Glen Ave
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5806
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5806
Gr: 2-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
East Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Old Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5803
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5803
Gr: 3-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Wicomico Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
635 E Main St
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
31481 Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Gr: PK-2 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 21804, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21804, MD include Prince Street School, Glen Avenue School and East Salisbury Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21804?
5 public elementary schools are located in 21804.
What is the racial composition of students in 21804?
21804 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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