For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,337 students in Garrett County, MD (there are , serving 49 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Garrett County, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Garrett County, MD are Swan Meadow School, Accident Elementary School and Northern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garrett County, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Garrett County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Garrett County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swan Meadow School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6709 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-2059
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-2059
Grades: K-8
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Accident Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
371 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8165
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8165
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Garrett High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Grades: 9-12
| 444 students
Rank: #55.
Grantsville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Grant St
Grantsville, MD 21536
(301) 895-5173
Grantsville, MD 21536
(301) 895-5173
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #66.
Broad Ford Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 Harvey Winters Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9445
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9445
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #77.
Crellin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 Kendall Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-4704
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-4704
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
Rank: #88.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Harvey Winters Road
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-8881
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-8881
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #99.
Southern Garrett High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Grades: 7-12
| 578 students
Rank: #1010.
Yough Glades Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Wolf Acres Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3334
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3334
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1111.
Friendsville Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
841 First Ave
Friendsville, MD 21531
(301) 746-5100
Friendsville, MD 21531
(301) 746-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Garrett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
334 North Branch Ave
Bloomington, MD 21523
(301) 359-0331
Bloomington, MD 21523
(301) 359-0331
Grades: PK-5
| 32 students
770 Dennett Rd
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-3452
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Garrett County Home & Hospital School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
40 South Second St
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-7655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
288 West Main St
Kitzmiller, MD 21538
(301) 453-3101
Kitzmiller, MD 21538
(301) 453-3101
Grades: K-5
| 49 students
Northern High Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
86 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Southern High Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
345 Oakland Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9447
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garrett County, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Garrett County, MD include Swan Meadow School, Accident Elementary School and Northern Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Garrett County?
11 public schools are located in Garrett County.
What percentage of students in Garrett County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Garrett County are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garrett County?
Garrett County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Garrett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Garrett County include: Southern Garrett High School vs. Northern Garrett High School, Northern Garrett High School vs. Southern Garrett High School, Friendsville Elementary School vs. Accident Elementary School
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