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Best Caroline County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,676 students in Caroline County, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Caroline County, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Caroline County, MD are Preston Elementary School, Ridgely Elementary School and Denton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caroline County, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Caroline County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Caroline County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Preston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 Main St
Preston, MD 21655
(410) 479-2897
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
118 N Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Denton Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
303 Sharp Rd
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-1660
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Colonel Richardson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25320 Richardson Rd
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-3678
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Greensboro Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
625 N Main St
Greensboro, MD 21639
(410) 479-3885
Gr: PK-5 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
North Caroline High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10990 River Rd
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 1,238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Lockerman Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Lockerman St
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Federalsburg Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
302 S University Ave
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-2761
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Colonel Richardson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25390 Richardson Rd
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-1462
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Caroline Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
10855 Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Caroline County, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Caroline County, MD include Preston Elementary School, Ridgely Elementary School and Denton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Caroline County?
10 public schools are located in Caroline County.
What percentage of students in Caroline County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Caroline County are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Caroline County?
Caroline County public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Caroline County are often viewed compared to one another?

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