For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,504 students in Frostburg, MD (there are , serving 18 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Frostburg, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Frostburg, MD are Frost Elementary School, Beall Elementary School and Mountain Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frostburg, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Frostburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Frostburg, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frost Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Shaw St
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-5168
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-5168
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Beall Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3 E College Ave
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3636
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3636
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain Ridge High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3377
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3377
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Rank: #44.
Route 40 Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17764 National Pike
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-6132
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-6132
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
Frostburg, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allegany County Evening High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
17000 National Hwy Sw
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Eckhart Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
17000 National Hwy Sw
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3483
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Transition Program At Frostburg High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
101 Braddock Rd Guild Hall #00
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 687-4340
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 687-4340
Grades: 12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Frostburg, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Frostburg, MD include Frost Elementary School, Beall Elementary School and Mountain Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in Frostburg?
4 public schools are located in Frostburg.
What percentage of students in Frostburg go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Frostburg are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Frostburg?
Frostburg public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Frostburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Frostburg include: Route 40 Elementary School vs. Beall Elementary School, Route 40 Elementary School vs. Frost Elementary School, Frost Elementary School vs. Beall Elementary School
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