For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 944 students in Crownsville, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crownsville, MD are South Shore Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crownsville, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crownsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Crownsville, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Shore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1376 Fairfield Loop Rd
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 222-3865
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 222-3865
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36803 Allder School Rd.
Crownsville, MD 21032
(540) 751-2550
Crownsville, MD 21032
(540) 751-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Crownsville, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mary E. Moss Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
45 Community Pl
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 222-3836
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 222-3836
Grades: 9-10
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Crownsville, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crownsville, MD include South Shore Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crownsville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Crownsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Crownsville?
Crownsville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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