Best Schools in Patuxent River, MD
Patuxent River, MD has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,092 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Patuxent River meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Patuxent River, MD
The top high schools in Patuxent River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Patuxent High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1029 Students
2. Great Mills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1779 Students
Best Middle Schools in Patuxent River, MD
The top middle schools in Patuxent River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Esperanza Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students
2. Mill Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
3. Spring Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 987 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Patuxent River, MD
The top elementary schools in Patuxent River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dowell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
2. Green Holly Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
3. Park Hall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
4. Lexington Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Patuxent River, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Patuxent River, MD has a total population of 1,226 with 45% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Patuxent River, 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 Patuxent River, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Patuxent River, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Patuxent River, 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 Patuxent River, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Patuxent River, MD
How many schools are in Patuxent River, MD?
Patuxent River, MD has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,092 students in total.
How do schools in Patuxent River perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Patuxent River score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Patuxent River meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Patuxent River?
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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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations