For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,292 students in Thurmont, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thurmont, MD are Lewistown Elementary School, Thurmont Elementary School and Thurmont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thurmont, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thurmont have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Thurmont, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewistown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11119 Hessong Bridge Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(227) 203-1620
Thurmont, MD 21788
(227) 203-1620
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Thurmont Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 E Main St
Thurmont, MD 21788
(227) 203-1300
Thurmont, MD 21788
(227) 203-1300
Gr: 3-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Thurmont Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 E Main St
Thurmont, MD 21788
(227) 203-2500
Thurmont, MD 21788
(227) 203-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
7989 Rocky Ridge Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(227) 203-1280
Thurmont, MD 21788
(227) 203-1280
Gr: PK-2 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Thurmont, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thurmont, MD include Lewistown Elementary School, Thurmont Elementary School and Thurmont Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thurmont?
4 public elementary schools are located in Thurmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Thurmont?
Thurmont public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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