What school district is zip code 20763?

Zip code 20763 is served by Howard County Public Schools in Howard, MD. Public school district serving Howard, MD. For detailed school information, contact the district office.

Is Howard County Public Schools a good school district?

Howard County Public Schools has a rating of 6/10 (Average). Public school district serving Howard, MD. For detailed school information, contact the district office.

Howard County Public Schools – Howard, MD (20763)

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School District · Ellicott City, US

Howard County Public Schools

📍 US · Zip Code 20763

6/10

Rating

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Students

77

Schools

Pre-K – 12th

Grade Span

Average About this district: Public school district serving Howard, MD ·

District Contact & InformationSource: NCES 2024–2025

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Grades Served

Pre-K – 12th

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District Phone

(410)313-6600

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District Website

www.hcpss.org

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District Office

10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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District Type

Supervisory Union

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Charter Status

Not applicable

Schools in Howard County Public Schools77 schools · NCES 2024

🏫 Elementary Schools (42)

Veterans Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 883 students
Hanover Hills Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 875 students
Fulton Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 872 students
Pointers Run Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 835 students
Waverly Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 827 students
Bellows Spring Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 806 students
Elkridge Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 798 students
Bollman Bridge Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 775 students
Northfield Elementary — Grades K–5 · 764 students
Hammond Elementary — Grades K–5 · 763 students
Gorman Crossing Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 750 students
Centennial Lane Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 749 students
Dayton Oaks Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 739 students
Manor Woods Elementary — Grades K–5 · 697 students
Phelps Luck Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 681 students
Hollifield Station Elementary — Grades K–5 · 677 students
Waterloo Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 666 students
Forest Ridge Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 659 students
Rockburn Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 649 students
Deep Run Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 638 students
St. Johns Lane Elementary — Grades K–5 · 636 students
Bushy Park Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 631 students
Laurel Woods Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 625 students
Triadelphia Ridge Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 619 students
Swansfield Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 594 students
+ 17 more elementary schools

📚 Middle Schools (20)

Mount View Middle — Grades 6–8 · 881 students
Patuxent Valley Middle — Grades 6–8 · 840 students
Burleigh Manor Middle — Grades 6–8 · 777 students
Thomas Viaduct Middle — Grades 6–8 · 758 students
Bonnie Branch Middle — Grades 6–8 · 739 students
Mayfield Woods Middle — Grades 6–8 · 731 students
Ellicott Mills Middle — Grades 6–8 · 698 students
Elkridge Landing Middle — Grades 6–8 · 686 students
Folly Quarter Middle — Grades 6–8 · 682 students
Clarksville Middle — Grades 6–8 · 679 students
Lime Kiln Middle — Grades 6–8 · 675 students
Patapsco Middle — Grades 6–8 · 670 students
Wilde Lake Middle — Grades 6–8 · 643 students
Dunloggin Middle — Grades 6–8 · 623 students
Murray Hill Middle — Grades 6–8 · 616 students
Hammond Middle — Grades 6–8 · 604 students
Lake Elkhorn Middle — Grades 6–8 · 569 students
Glenwood Middle — Grades 6–8 · 494 students
Harpers Choice Middle — Grades 6–8 · 471 students
Oakland Mills Middle — Grades 6–8 · 415 students

🎓 High Schools (13)

Marriotts Ridge High — Grades 9–12 · 1,741 students
Reservoir High — Grades 9–12 · 1,597 students
Atholton High — Grades 9–12 · 1,540 students
Howard High — Grades 9–12 · 1,493 students
Mount Hebron High — Grades 9–12 · 1,455 students
Oakland Mills High — Grades 9–12 · 1,413 students
River Hill High — Grades 9–12 · 1,383 students
Centennial High — Grades 9–12 · 1,377 students
Glenelg High — Grades 9–12 · 1,363 students
Long Reach High — Grades 9–12 · 1,334 students
Guilford Park High — Grades 9–12 · 1,218 students
Wilde Lake High — Grades 9–12 · 1,197 students
Hammond High — Grades 9–12 · 1,159 students

🏠 Other Schools (2)

Cedar Lane Special Center — Grades PK–12 · 133 students
Homewood School — Grades 6–12 · 109 students

Source: NCES Common Core of Data 2024 via Urban Institute. School assignment within a zip code depends on your exact address — confirm with the district.

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Elementary Schools

Pre-K – 5th Grade · Grades ?

👥 enrollment data unavailable enrolled

Academic Rating5/10 — Average

District Statisticsvs. National Average

Metric	Howard County Public Schools	National Average	Comparison
Student Enrollment	—	3,700	Data not available
Number of Schools	77	6	Varies by district
Per-Pupil Spending	$17,400/yr (est.)	$13,700/yr	State avg est.
District Type	Supervisory Union	Public District	—
Overall Rating	6/10 — Average	—	Near average

🌏 District Map Boundary from U.S. Census TIGER

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Always verify before deciding: Contact Howard County Public Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment. Boundaries change annually and open enrollment may alter your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does Howard County Public Schools serve?▼

Howard County Public Schools serves students from Pre-K – 12th. The district operates schools at multiple levels to serve all students in zip code 20763. Contact the district directly to confirm grade configurations at specific schools.

How do I contact Howard County Public Schools?▼

You can reach Howard County Public Schools via phone: (410)313-6600 or website: www.hcpss.org. The district office can help with school assignment questions, enrollment, registration, and general inquiries about programs and services in zip code 20763.

Is Howard County Public Schools a public school district?▼

Howard County Public Schools is classified as a supervisory union. Public school districts are funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars and are open to all students residing within district boundaries. Enrollment is generally free of charge, and students are assigned to schools based on home address. To confirm eligibility and enrollment requirements for zip code 20763, contact Howard County Public Schools directly.

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About Howard County Public Schools

Howard County Public Schools is the public school district that serves ZIP 20763 in Howard, Maryland. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of Maryland districts on the data NCES reports. The district covers Pre-K – 12th. Review the funding and enrollment data above, then contact the district to confirm which schools serve your exact address before you commit to a move.

Funding and Resources

Howard County Public Schools reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $17,400 per year, placing it near the Maryland state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.

District Scale and Program Breadth

With multiple schools, Howard County Public Schools operates as a district of unknown size serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Contact Howard County Public Schools to learn about available programs and services.

Understanding the 6/10 Rating

Howard County Public Schools has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 6/10, placing it in the average tier. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.

Howard County Public Schools falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.

Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 20763

Children in zip code 20763 are assigned to Howard County Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 20763, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.

To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Howard County Public Schools at (410)313-6600 or visit www.hcpss.org. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Maryland districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.

School Districts and Home Values in Howard

School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Howard County Public Schools serves zip code 20763, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 20763 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.

Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Maryland, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Howard County Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 20763.

Data Sources and Accuracy

All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Howard County Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 20763 data.

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