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Best Garrett County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,337 students in Garrett County, MD (there are 2 private schools, serving 20 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Garrett County, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Garrett County, MD are Swan Meadow School, Accident Elementary School and Northern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garrett County, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Garrett County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Garrett County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swan Meadow School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6709 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-2059
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Accident Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
534 Accident-bittinger Rd
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8863
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
371 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8165
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Northern Garrett High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
86 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Grantsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
120 Grant St
Grantsville, MD 21536
(301) 895-5173
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Broad Ford Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
607 Harvey Winters Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9445
Gr: PK-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Crellin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 Kendall Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-4704
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Southern Garrett High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Gr: 7-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Friendsville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
841 First Ave
Friendsville, MD 21531
(301) 746-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Yough Glades Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Wolf Acres Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3334
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Garrett County, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Garrett County, MD include Swan Meadow School, Accident Elementary School and Northern Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Garrett County?
11 public schools are located in Garrett County.
What percentage of students in Garrett County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Garrett County are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garrett County?
Garrett County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Garrett County are often viewed compared to one another?

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