For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,728 students in Williamsport, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 38 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Williamsport, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Williamsport, MD are Williamsport Elementary School, Springfield Middle School and Williamsport High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamsport, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Williamsport have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Williamsport, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamsport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 S Clifton Dr
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8415
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8415
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Springfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
334 Sunset Ave
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8389
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8389
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Williamsport High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5 S Clifton Dr
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8423
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8423
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11101 Hickory School Rd
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8198
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 766-8198
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Williamsport, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Williamsport, MD include Williamsport Elementary School, Springfield Middle School and Williamsport High School.
How many public schools are located in Williamsport?
4 public schools are located in Williamsport.
What percentage of students in Williamsport go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Williamsport are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsport?
Williamsport public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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