For the 2025 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 38,105 students in Harford County, MD (there are , serving 3,281 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Harford County, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Harford County, MD are Bel Air Elementary School, Jarrettsville Elementary School and Prospect Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harford County, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Harford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30 E Lee St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4160
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4160
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Jarrettsville Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3818 Norrisville Rd
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7800
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7800
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Prospect Mill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Prospect Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3817
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3817
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Fountain Green Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
517 Fountain Green Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4220
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4220
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Ring Factory Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Emmorton Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4186
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4186
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Harford Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3804
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3804
Gr: 9-12 | 983 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Homestead/wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 S Main St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4175
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4175
Gr: PK-5 | 1,057 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Forest Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Osborne Pkwy
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4262
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4262
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
C. Milton Wright High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 N Fountain Green Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4110
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,302 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Emmorton Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2502 Tollgate Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-3920
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-3920
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Youths Benefit Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Fallston Rd
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4190
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4190
Gr: PK-5 | 1,114 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Patterson Mill High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Patterson Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Norrisville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5302 Norrisville Rd
White Hall, MD 21161
(410) 692-7810
White Hall, MD 21161
(410) 692-7810
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Red Pump Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Red Pump Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 809-6244
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 809-6244
Gr: K-5 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Fallston High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 Carrs Mill Rd
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4120
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,047 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1616.
Bel Air High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Heighe St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4600
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,419 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1717.
North Harford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3670
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3670
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Conowingo Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4170
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4170
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
North Bend Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1445 N Bend Rd
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7815
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7815
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Churchville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2935 Level Rd
Churchville, MD 21028
(410) 638-3800
Churchville, MD 21028
(410) 638-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2121.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2407 Rocks Rd
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4166
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 638-4166
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2222.
North Harford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3650
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2323.
Darlington Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2119 Shuresville Rd
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 638-3700
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 638-3700
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2424.
Fallston Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2303 Carrs Mill Rd
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4129
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 638-4129
Gr: 6-8 | 1,060 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2525.
Southampton Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4150
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,194 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2626.
Dublin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1527 Whiteford Rd
Street, MD 21154
(410) 638-3703
Street, MD 21154
(410) 638-3703
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2727.
Bel Air Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
99 Idlewild Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4140
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 1,080 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2828.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 S. Tollgate Road
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3910
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2929.
Meadowvale Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 Grace View Dr
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6622
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6622
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3030.
William S. James Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Laurentum Pkw
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3900
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3900
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3131.
Havre De Grace Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Juniata St
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6616
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-6616
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3232.
North Harford Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3658
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3658
Gr: 6-8 | 867 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3333.
Aberdeen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5500
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3434.
Patterson Mill Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Patterson Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-4640
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3535.
Edgewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Willoughby Beach Rd
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1500
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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Harford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5560
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5560
Gr: 8-11 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harford County, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Harford County, MD include Bel Air Elementary School, Jarrettsville Elementary School and Prospect Mill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harford County?
55 public schools are located in Harford County.
What percentage of students in Harford County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Harford County are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harford County?
Harford County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Harford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harford County include: Magnolia Middle School vs. Aberdeen Middle School, Havre De Grace Middle School vs. Aberdeen Middle School, Havre De Grace High School vs. Aberdeen High School
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