For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 537 students in Accident, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Accident, MD are Accident Elementary School and Northern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Accident, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Accident have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Accident, MD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Accident Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
534 Accident-bittinger Rd
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8863
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8863
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
371 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8165
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8165
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Accident, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northern High Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
86 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Accident, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Accident, MD include Accident Elementary School and Northern Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Accident?
2 public elementary schools are located in Accident.
What is the racial composition of students in Accident?
Accident public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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