For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,667 students in Caroline County, MD (there are , serving 84 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Caroline County, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Caroline County, MD are Preston Elementary School, Denton Elementary School and Ridgely Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caroline County, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Caroline County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Caroline County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Preston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 Main St
Preston, MD 21655
(410) 479-2897
Preston, MD 21655
(410) 479-2897
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Denton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Sharp Rd
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-1660
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-1660
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgely Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 N Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #44.
Colonel Richardson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25320 Richardson Rd
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-3678
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-3678
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
North Caroline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10990 River Rd
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: #66.
Greensboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 N Main St
Greensboro, MD 21639
(410) 479-3885
Greensboro, MD 21639
(410) 479-3885
Grades: PK-5
| 785 students
Rank: #77.
Federalsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 S University Ave
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-2761
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-2761
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #88.
Lockerman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 Lockerman St
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #99.
Colonel Richardson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25390 Richardson Rd
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-1462
Federalsburg, MD 21632
(410) 479-1462
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caroline Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10855 Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Caroline County, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Caroline County, MD include Preston Elementary School, Denton Elementary School and Ridgely Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Caroline County?
10 public schools are located in Caroline County.
What percentage of students in Caroline County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Caroline County are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Caroline County?
Caroline County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 67% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Caroline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Caroline County include: Colonel Richardson Middle School vs. Lockerman Middle School, Colonel Richardson High School vs. North Caroline High School, North Caroline High School vs. Colonel Richardson High School
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