| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Lothian | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 84,452 | 126 | PK–12 | 36 |
| Baltimore City Public Schools | Curtis Bay | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 75,995 | 154 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Anne Arundel County compares
Together they enroll 160,447 students across 280 schools. The largest is Anne Arundel County Public Schools with 84,452 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Maryland average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Anne Arundel County has 2 public school districts covering 37 zip codes. The top-rated district in Anne Arundel County is Anne Arundel County Public Schools (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCAP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Maryland. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Anne Arundel County, MD?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Anne Arundel County, MD. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Anne Arundel County, MD?
Of the districts serving Anne Arundel County, Anne Arundel County Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 62nd percentile among Maryland school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Maryland reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Maryland and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Maryland only, never across state lines.