Best Schools in Gwynn Oak, MD
Gwynn Oak, MD has 14 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,652 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in Gwynn Oak meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gwynn Oak, MD
The top high schools in Gwynn Oak, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodlawn High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1815 Students
2. Academy For College And Career Exploration
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 902 Students
3. Forest Park High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 826 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gwynn Oak, MD
The top middle schools in Gwynn Oak, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodlawn Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students
2. Southwest Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gwynn Oak, MD
The top elementary schools in Gwynn Oak, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Powhatan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
2. Liberty Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
3. Woodmoor Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
4. Thomas Jefferson Elementary/middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 299 Students
5. Edmondson Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
6. Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 642 Students
7. Dickey Hill Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 254 Students
8. Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 841 Students
9. Gods Little Cherubs Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gods Little Cherubs Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 3 • 13 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gwynn Oak, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gwynn Oak, MD has a total population of 14,151 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gwynn Oak, 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 Gwynn Oak, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gwynn Oak, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gwynn Oak, 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 Gwynn Oak, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gwynn Oak, MD
How many schools are in Gwynn Oak, MD?
Gwynn Oak, MD has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,652 students in total.
How do schools in Gwynn Oak perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Gwynn Oak score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in Gwynn Oak meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gwynn Oak?
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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