For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,946 students in 21144, MD (there are , serving 3,005 private students). 39% of all K-12 students in 21144, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21144, MD are Ridgeway Elementary School, Severn Elementary School and Quarterfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21144 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21144, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21144, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1440 Evergreen Rd
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6524
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6524
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Severn Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
838 Reece Rd
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 551-6220
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 551-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Quarterfield Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7967 Quarterfield Rd
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6430
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6430
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Van Bokkelen Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Reece Rd
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6535
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6535
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Center Of Applied Technology-north
Vocational School
800 Stevenson Rd
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-3100
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 969-3100
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21144, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21144, MD include Ridgeway Elementary School, Severn Elementary School and Quarterfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21144?
5 public schools are located in 21144.
What percentage of students in 21144 go to public school?
39% of all K-12 students in 21144 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21144?
21144 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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