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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cecil County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 14,997 students in Cecil County, MD (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,226 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Cecil County, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cecil County, MD are Calvert Elementary School, Rising Sun High School and Bohemia Manor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cecil County, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Cecil County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Cecil County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calvert Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
79 Brick Meetinghouse Rd
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5335
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Rising Sun High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Tiger Dr
North East, MD 21901
(410) 658-9115
Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Bohemia Manor High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2755 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2075
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Kenmore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2475 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
550 Baltimore Street
Charlestown, MD 21914
(410) 996-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
North East High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Irishtown Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Elk Neck Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41 Racine School Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Chesapeake City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2801 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2085
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Rising Sun Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Hopewell Rd
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5925
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Rising Sun Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
289 Pearl Street
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5535
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Perryville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1696 Perryville Rd
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 Maywood Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Bainbridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41 Preston Dr
Port Deposit, MD 21904
(410) 996-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Elkton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
110 James St
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
615 Deaver Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Bohemia Manor Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2757 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
(410) 885-2095
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
Cherry Hill Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2535 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Conowingo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Rowlandsville Rd
Conowingo, MD 21918
(410) 996-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1919.
Cecilton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
251 West Main St
Cecilton, MD 21913
(410) 275-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2020.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
910 North East Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6230
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
Cecil Manor Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
971 Elk Mills Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
Perryville Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Aiken Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2323.
North East Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Thomas Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2424.
North East Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 E Cecil Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6210
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2525.
Thomson Estates Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
203 E Thomson Dr
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Gilpin Manor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
203 Newark Ave
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Holly Hall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
233 White Hall Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2828.
Elkton Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
615 North St
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Cecil County School Of Technology
Vocational School
912 Appleton Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 392-8879
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cecil County, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Cecil County, MD include Calvert Elementary School, Rising Sun High School and Bohemia Manor High School.
How many public schools are located in Cecil County?
29 public schools are located in Cecil County.
What percentage of students in Cecil County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Cecil County are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cecil County?
Cecil County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cecil County are often viewed compared to one another?

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