For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,705 students in the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Gate are Southgate Elementary School, Glen Burnie Park Elementary School and Rippling Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southgate Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 Shetlands Ln
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 582-4900
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 582-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #22.
Glen Burnie Park Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Marlboro Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-9220
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-9220
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Rippling Woods Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
530 Nolfield Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 760-7900
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 760-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie, MD include Southgate Elementary School, Glen Burnie Park Elementary School and Rippling Woods Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie?
the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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