For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,664 students in 21660, MD (there are , serving 67 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 21660, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 21660, MD are Ridgely Elementary School and North Caroline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 21660 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 21660, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21660, MD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 N Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
North Caroline High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10990 River Rd
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 1,237 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Caroline Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
10855 Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Gr: 9-12
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 21660, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in 21660, MD include Ridgely Elementary School and North Caroline High School.
How many public schools are located in 21660?
3 public schools are located in 21660.
What percentage of students in 21660 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 21660 are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 21660?
21660 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).