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Best 21701 Maryland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,711 students in 21701, MD (there are 5 private schools, serving 582 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 21701, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21701, MD are Frederick Classical Charter, Linganore High School and Frederick County Virtual. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21701 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21701, MD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best 21701, MD Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frederick Classical Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8445 Spires Way Suite Cc
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-3840
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Linganore High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12013 Old Annapolis Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,647 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Frederick County Virtual
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1799 Schifferstadt Blvd
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-3780
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-1380
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9051 Ridgefield Dr
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-1340
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
North Frederick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 Fairview Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-1480
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Frederick High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,821 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11820 Liberty Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1501 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-3450
Gr: 9-12 | 2,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Madison St
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-1580
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Governor Thomas Johnson Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1799 Schifferstadt Blvd
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
West Frederick Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 W Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701
(227) 203-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 21701, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21701, MD include Frederick Classical Charter, Linganore High School and Frederick County Virtual.
How many public schools are located in 21701?
12 public schools are located in 21701.
What percentage of students in 21701 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 21701 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21701?
21701 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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