For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,618 students in Rising Sun, MD.
The top ranked public schools in Rising Sun, MD are Calvert Elementary School, Rising Sun Elementary School and Rising Sun Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rising Sun, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Rising Sun have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rising Sun, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calvert Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
79 Brick Meetinghouse Rd
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5335
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5335
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Rising Sun Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Hopewell Rd
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5925
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5925
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Rising Sun Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
289 Pearl Street
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5535
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(410) 658-5535
Grades: 6-8
| 610 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rising Sun, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Rising Sun, MD include Calvert Elementary School, Rising Sun Elementary School and Rising Sun Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rising Sun?
3 public schools are located in Rising Sun.
What is the racial composition of students in Rising Sun?
Rising Sun public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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