For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 540 students in St. Mary's County, MD.
The top-ranked public charter school in St. Mary's County, MD is Chesapeake Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Mary's County, MD public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 36% statewide average). Charter schools in St. Mary's County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public charter school average of 89% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in St. Mary's County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20945 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-9585
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-9585
Gr: K-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in St. Mary's County, MD?
The top-ranked public charter schools in St. Mary's County, MD include Chesapeake Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in St. Mary's County?
1 public charter schools are located in St. Mary's County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Mary's County?
St. Mary's County public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public charter schools average of 89% (majority Black).
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