For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,292 students in Talbot County, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Talbot County, MD are Tilghman Elementary School, Chapel District Elementary School and White Marsh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talbot County, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Talbot County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Talbot County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tilghman Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21374 Foster Ave
Tilghman, MD 21671
(410) 886-2391
Tilghman, MD 21671
(410) 886-2391
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chapel District Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11430 Cordova Rd
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
White Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4322 Lovers Ln
Trappe, MD 21673
(410) 476-3144
Trappe, MD 21673
(410) 476-3144
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
St. Michaels Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Seymour Ave
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2882
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2882
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
St. Michaels Middle/high School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Seymour Ave
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2852
Saint Michaels, MD 21663
(410) 745-2852
Gr: 6-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Easton Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Peachblossom Rd
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2910
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2910
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Easton Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Glenwood Ave
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0686
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0686
Gr: PK-5 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Talbot County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
305 Glenwood Ave
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0550
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-0550
Gr: PK-1 | 363 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Talbot County, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Talbot County, MD include Tilghman Elementary School, Chapel District Elementary School and White Marsh Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Talbot County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Talbot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Talbot County?
Talbot County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Talbot County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Talbot County include: St. Michaels Elementary School vs. Easton Elementary School, Easton Elementary School vs. St. Michaels Elementary School, Chapel District Elementary School vs. White Marsh Elementary School
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