For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,377 students in Fulton, MD (there are , serving 118 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Fulton, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Fulton, MD are Fulton Elementary School, Lime Kiln Middle School and Reservoir High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Fulton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fulton, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11600 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5957
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5957
Grades: PK-5
| 866 students
Rank: #22.
Lime Kiln Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11650 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5988
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 880-5988
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: #33.
Reservoir High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11550 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 888-8850
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 888-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,729 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Lane Special Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11630 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 888-8800
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 888-8800
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fulton, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Fulton, MD include Fulton Elementary School, Lime Kiln Middle School and Reservoir High School.
How many public schools are located in Fulton?
4 public schools are located in Fulton.
What percentage of students in Fulton go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Fulton are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton?
Fulton public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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