For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,285 students in Clinton, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, MD are Francis T. Evans Elementary School, James Ryder Randall Elementary School and Waldon Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Clinton, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis T. Evans Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6720 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
James Ryder Randall Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5410 Kirby Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4980
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4980
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Waldon Woods Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Thrift Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2540
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #44.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Pinewood Dr
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4950
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4950
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Rank: #55.
Clinton Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9420 Temple Hill Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2414
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2414
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Clinton, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gray's Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Grades: K
| 52 students
Tanglewood Regional Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Grades: K-8
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, MD include Francis T. Evans Elementary School, James Ryder Randall Elementary School and Waldon Woods Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clinton?
5 public elementary schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% 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 Clinton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clinton include: Waldon Woods Elementary School vs. James Ryder Randall Elementary School, James Ryder Randall Elementary School vs. Waldon Woods Elementary School, James Ryder Randall Elementary School vs. Francis T. Evans Elementary School
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