Best Public Elementary Schools in Aberdeen, MD (2025-26)

Best Aberdeen Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,958 students in Aberdeen, MD.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Aberdeen, MD are Bakerfield Elementary School, Center For Educational Opportunity and G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Aberdeen, MD public elementary schools have an score of 11% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Aberdeen have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Aberdeen, MD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Bakerfield Elementary School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 25-29%)
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36 Baker St
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5518

Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #22.

Center For Educational Opportunity

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
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253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594

Gr: 6-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #33.

G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale

(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
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810 Edmund St
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5530

Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #44.

Swan Creek School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 38%)
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253 Paradise Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594

Gr: 2-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Rank: #55.

Halls Cross Roads Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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203 E Bel Air Ave
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5524

Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #66.

Aberdeen Middle School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
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111 Mount Royal Ave
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5510

Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Aberdeen, Maryland

Aberdeen, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Restoration Alternative Academy Charter School (Closed 2010)

Charter School

253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5560

Gr: 8-11 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Aberdeen, MD?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Aberdeen, MD include Bakerfield Elementary School, Center For Educational Opportunity and G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale.

How many public elementary schools are located in Aberdeen?

6 public elementary schools are located in Aberdeen.

What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen?

Aberdeen public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).

Which public elementary schools in Aberdeen are often viewed compared to one another?