For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,838 students in 21811, MD (there are , serving 737 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 21811, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 21811, MD are Stephen Decatur Middle School, Showell Elementary School and Buckingham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21811 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21811, MD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21811, MD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9815 Seahawk Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-2846
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-2846
Grades: 7-8
| 670 students
Rank: #22.
Showell Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11318 Showell School Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 632-5350
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 632-5350
Grades: PK-4
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Buckingham Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Buckingham Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 632-5300
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 632-5300
Grades: PK-4
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Berlin Intermediate
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 Franklin Ave
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 632-5320
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 632-5320
Grades: 5-6
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
Stephen Decatur High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9913 Seahawk Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-2171
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 1,403 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 21811, MD?
The top ranked public schools in 21811, MD include Stephen Decatur Middle School, Showell Elementary School and Buckingham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 21811?
5 public schools are located in 21811.
What percentage of students in 21811 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 21811 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21811?
21811 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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