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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Harford County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 38,105 students in Harford County, MD (there are 24 private schools, serving 3,195 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Harford County, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Harford County, MD are Bel Air Elementary School, Jarrettsville Elementary School and Prospect Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harford County, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Harford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Harford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
30 E Lee St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4160
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Jarrettsville Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3818 Norrisville Rd
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7800
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Prospect Mill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Prospect Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3817
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Fountain Green Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
517 Fountain Green Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4220
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Ring Factory Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Emmorton Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4186
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Harford Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3804
Gr: 9-12 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Homestead/wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 S Main St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4175
Gr: PK-5 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Forest Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Osborne Pkwy
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4262
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
C. Milton Wright High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1301 N Fountain Green Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Emmorton Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2502 Tollgate Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-3920
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Youths Benefit Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 Fallston Rd
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4190
Gr: K-5 | 1,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Patterson Mill High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
85 Patterson Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Gr: 9-12 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Norrisville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5302 Norrisville Rd
White Hall, MD 21161
(410) 692-7810
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Red Pump Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Red Pump Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 809-6244
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Fallston High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2301 Carrs Mill Rd
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Bel Air High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Heighe St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
North Harford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3670
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Conowingo Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4170
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
North Bend Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1445 N Bend Rd
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7815
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2020.
Churchville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2935 Level Rd
Churchville, MD 21028
(410) 638-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2121.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2407 Rocks Rd
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4166
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2222.
North Harford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
211 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,204 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2323.
Darlington Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2119 Shuresville Rd
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 638-3700
Gr: K-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2424.
Fallston Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2303 Carrs Mill Rd
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4129
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2525.
Southampton Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2626.
Dublin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1527 Whiteford Rd
Street, MD 21154
(410) 638-3703
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2727.
Bel Air Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
99 Idlewild Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2828.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3001 S. Tollgate Road
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2929.
Meadowvale Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
910 Grace View Dr
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6622
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3030.
William S. James Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Laurentum Pkw
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3900
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3131.
Havre De Grace Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Juniata St
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6616
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3232.
North Harford Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3658
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3333.
Aberdeen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
251 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3434.
Patterson Mill Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
85 Patterson Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3535.
Edgewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2415 Willoughby Beach Rd
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Harford County, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Harford County, MD include Bel Air Elementary School, Jarrettsville Elementary School and Prospect Mill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harford County?
55 public schools are located in Harford County.
What percentage of students in Harford County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Harford County are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harford County?
Harford County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Harford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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