For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,041 students in Abingdon, MD (there are , serving 150 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Abingdon, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Abingdon, MD are Abingdon Elementary School, William S. James Elementary School and Old Post Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abingdon, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Abingdon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Abingdon, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 S. Tollgate Road
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3910
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #22.
William S. James Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Laurentum Pkw
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3900
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3900
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
Old Post Road Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2706 Old Philadelphia Rd
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 612-1566
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 612-1566
Grades: PK-5
| 892 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Abingdon, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Abingdon, MD include Abingdon Elementary School, William S. James Elementary School and Old Post Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Abingdon?
3 public schools are located in Abingdon.
What percentage of students in Abingdon go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Abingdon are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Abingdon?
Abingdon public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Abingdon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Abingdon include: William S. James Elementary School vs. Abingdon Elementary School
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