For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,836 students in 21903, MD (there are , serving 80 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 21903, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21903, MD are Perryville High School, Perryville Elementary School and Perryville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21903 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21903, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21903, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perryville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1696 Perryville Rd
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6000
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Maywood Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Perryville Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Aiken Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 21903, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21903, MD include Perryville High School, Perryville Elementary School and Perryville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 21903?
3 public schools are located in 21903.
What percentage of students in 21903 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 21903 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21903?
21903 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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