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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Howard County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 62 public elementary schools serving 37,489 students in Howard County, MD. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, MD are Clarksville Middle School, Worthington Elementary School and Waverly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Howard County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarksville Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6535 S Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7057
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Worthington Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4570 Roundhill Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2825
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10220 Wetherburn Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2819
Gr: PK-5 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
West Friendship Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12500 Frederick Road
West Friendship, MD 21794
(410) 313-5512
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Folly Quarter Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13500 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-1506
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11600 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5957
Gr: PK-5 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Manor Woods Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11575 Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7165
Gr: K-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Pointers Run Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6600 South Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7142
Gr: PK-5 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Ilchester Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4981 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2524
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13400 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Centennial Lane Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3825 Centennial Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Burleigh Manor Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4200 Centennial Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2507
Gr: 6-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Bushy Park Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14601 Carrs Mill Rd
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9125 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2806
Gr: K-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12041 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7050
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1616.
Lime Kiln Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11650 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5988
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
St. Johns Lane Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2960 Saint Johns Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2813
Gr: K-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Lisbon Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15901 Frederick Rd
Woodbine, MD 21797
(410) 313-5506
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1919.
Glenwood Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2680 Rt 97
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5520
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5940 Waterloo Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-5014
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
Rockburn Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6145 Montgomery Rd
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5030
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
Dayton Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4691 Ten Oaks Rd
Dayton, MD 21036
(410) 313-1571
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2323.
Hammond Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8110 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5890
Gr: K-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2424.
Ellicott Mills Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4445 Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2839
Gr: 6-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2525.
Bellows Spring Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8125 Old Stockbridge Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-5057
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2626.
Atholton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6700 Seneca Dr
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-6853
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2727.
Gorman Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9999 Winter Sun Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2828.
Dunloggin Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9129 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-2831
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2929.
Patapsco Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8885 Old Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2848
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3030.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4355 Montgomery Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Hollifield Station Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8701 Stonehouse Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2550
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3232.
Clemens Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10320 Quarterstaff Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6866
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3333.
Bonnie Branch Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4979 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2580
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3434.
Hammond Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8100 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723
(410) 880-5830
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3535.
Stevens Forest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6045 Stevens Forest Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, MD include Clarksville Middle School, Worthington Elementary School and Waverly Elementary School. Howard County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Maryland.
How many public elementary schools are located in Howard County?
62 public elementary schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Howard County are often viewed compared to one another?

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