Best Schools in 21701, MD
21701, MD has 31 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 16 elementary) serving 23,483 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 21701 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21701, MD
The top high schools in 21701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakdale High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1622 Students
2. Linganore High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1572 Students
3. Walkersville High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1213 Students
4. Catoctin High
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
5. Tuscarora High
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students
6. Gov. Thomas Johnson High
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1962 Students
7. Frederick High
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1829 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21701, MD
The top middle schools in 21701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakdale Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1057 Students
2. New Market Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
3. Walkersville Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students
4. Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students
5. Monocacy Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
6. West Frederick Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students
7. Thurmont Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
8. Crestwood Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21701, MD
The top elementary schools in 21701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Market Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
2. Frederick Classical Charter
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Frederick County Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 375 Students
3. Oakdale Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1028 Students
4. New Midway/woodsboro Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students
5. Glade Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
6. Parkway Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
7. Liberty Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
8. Spring Ridge Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students
9. Monocacy Valley Montessori
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 10 • 298 Students
10. North Frederick Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21701, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21701, MD has a total population of 39,977 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21701, MD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21701, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21701, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21701, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 21701, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21701, MD
How many schools are in 21701, MD?
21701, MD has 31 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 23,483 students in total.
How do schools in 21701 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 21701 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 21701 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21701?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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