For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,492 students in 21029, MD (there are , serving 761 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 21029, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21029, MD are River Hill High School, Clarksville Middle School and Pointers Run Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21029 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21029, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21029, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Hill High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12101 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7120
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,462 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Clarksville Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6535 S Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7057
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7057
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Pointers Run Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6600 South Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7142
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7142
Gr: PK-5 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12041 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7050
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7050
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 21029, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21029, MD include River Hill High School, Clarksville Middle School and Pointers Run Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21029?
4 public schools are located in 21029.
What percentage of students in 21029 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 21029 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21029?
21029 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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