For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 960 students in Perryville, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Perryville, MD are Perryville Elementary School and Perryville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perryville, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Perryville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Perryville, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Maywood Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 642-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Perryville Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Aiken Ave
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
Perryville, MD 21903
(410) 996-6010
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Perryville, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Perryville, MD include Perryville Elementary School and Perryville Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Perryville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Perryville.
What is the racial composition of students in Perryville?
Perryville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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