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Best Salisbury Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 10,656 students in Salisbury, MD (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,777 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Salisbury, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Salisbury, MD are North Salisbury Elementary School, Wicomico County Evening High School and Parkside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salisbury, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Salisbury have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Salisbury, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Salisbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1213 Emerson Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5807
Gr: 3-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Wicomico County Evening High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
916 S. Schumaker Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-4537
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Parkside High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1015 Beaglin Park Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5143
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
James M. Bennett High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E College Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Pemberton Dr
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
520 S Pinehurst Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Wicomico High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Long Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5146
Gr: 9-12 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Salisbury Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
607 Morris St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Prince Street School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Prince Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Gr: PK-5 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Glen Avenue School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Glen Ave
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5806
Gr: 2-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
East Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Old Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5803
Gr: 3-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Wicomico Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
635 E Main St
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Beaver Run School
31481 Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Gr: PK-2 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Charles H. Chipman Elementary School
711 Lake St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Gr: PK-1 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
West Salisbury
1321 West Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Gr: PK-2 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Salisbury, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Salisbury, MD include North Salisbury Elementary School, Wicomico County Evening High School and Parkside High School.
How many public schools are located in Salisbury?
15 public schools are located in Salisbury.
What percentage of students in Salisbury go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Salisbury are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury?
Salisbury public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Salisbury are often viewed compared to one another?

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