For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,608 students in Manchester, MD (there are , serving 188 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Manchester, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Manchester, MD are Manchester Elementary School, Ebb Valley Elementary School and Manchester Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Manchester, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3224 York Street
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 751-3410
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 751-3410
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
Ebb Valley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3100 Swiper Road
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 386-1550
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 386-1550
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Manchester Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 Maple Grove Road
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 386-1673
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 386-1673
Grades: 9-12
| 1,374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Manchester, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Manchester, MD include Manchester Elementary School, Ebb Valley Elementary School and Manchester Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Manchester?
3 public schools are located in Manchester.
What percentage of students in Manchester go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Manchester are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Manchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Manchester include: Manchester Elementary School vs. Ebb Valley Elementary School, Ebb Valley Elementary School vs. Manchester Elementary School
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