| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick County Public Schools | Frederick | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 46,899 | 69 | PK–12 | 28 |
How Frederick County compares
It enrolls 46,899 students across 69 schools. Its rating of 9/10 is above the Maryland average of 5.7/10.
School Districts in Frederick County, Maryland
Frederick County has 1 public school district covering 28 zip codes. The top-rated district in Frederick County is Frederick County Public Schools (9/10). 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 Frederick County, MD?
1 school district serves zip codes in Frederick County, MD. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Frederick County, MD?
Of the districts serving Frederick County, Frederick County Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th 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.