For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,946 students in Severn, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Severn, MD are Severn Elementary School, Ridgeway Elementary School and Quarterfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Severn, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Severn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Severn, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Severn Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
838 Reece Rd
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 551-6220
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 551-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1440 Evergreen Rd
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6524
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6524
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Quarterfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7967 Quarterfield Rd
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6430
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6430
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
Van Bokkelen Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Reece Rd
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6535
Severn, MD 21144
(410) 222-6535
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Severn, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Severn, MD include Severn Elementary School, Ridgeway Elementary School and Quarterfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Severn?
4 public elementary schools are located in Severn.
What is the racial composition of students in Severn?
Severn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Severn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Severn include: Ridgeway Elementary School vs. Severn Elementary School, Quarterfield Elementary School vs. Severn Elementary School, Severn Elementary School vs. Ridgeway Elementary School
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