Best Schools in Ft. Meade, Maryland
5 schools · 4 Elementary · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Ft. Meade by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Pershing Hill Elementary
Elementary · Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
West Meade Early Education Center
Elementary · Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Manor View Elementary
Elementary · Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Ft. Meade for 2026 are Pershing Hill Elementary (6.1/10), West Meade Early Education Center (5.8/10), and Manor View Elementary (5.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 5 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
5
in this city
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Income
$102,886
household · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
5
in this city
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Income
$102,886
household · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Ft. Meade
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pershing Hill Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | West Meade Early Education Center | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Manor View Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Meade High | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Meade Heights Elementary | 4.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.4/10
- Median household income
- $102,886
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47%
- Avg commute
- 19 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 1%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Ft. Meade compares
Maryland rank
#117 of 141
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Maryland avg (6.3)
Median household income
$103k
93% of Maryland median
Schools in this city
5
About Schools in Ft. Meade, Maryland
Ft. Meade, Maryland is home to 5 schools, including 5 public schools. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, , and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 5.4 out of 10, schools in Ft. Meade show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Ft. Meade is Pershing Hill Elementary with a composite score of 6.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Ft. Meade is served by 1 school district: Anne Arundel County Public Schools. These districts collectively serve 84,346 students.
Ft. Meade's community shows 47% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $102,886. The poverty rate in the area is 4.5%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 530 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.1 |
| 2 | 217 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 5.8 |
| 3 | 215 students · 1st–5th | 5.7 |
| 4 | 439 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.1 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,349 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 |
Schools in Ft. Meade
Ft. Meade, Maryland · 5 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$102,886
Median Rent
$2,380/mo
Population
10,477
College Educated
47%
Homeownership
1%
Avg Commute
19 min
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Community Profile
Ft. Meade has a median household income of $102,886. It is a well-educated community where 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The local poverty rate of 4.5% is relatively low. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 19 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Maryland
- Elementary
- 4
- High
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Ft. Meade, Maryland
How many schools are in Ft. Meade, Maryland?
Ft. Meade has 5 schools, including 5 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Ft. Meade, Maryland?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ft. Meade is 5.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Ft. Meade, Maryland?
The top-ranked school in Ft. Meade on MySchoolScout is Pershing Hill Elementary with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Ft. Meade, Maryland?
The top-ranked elementary school in Ft. Meade on MySchoolScout is Pershing Hill Elementary with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What is the best high school in Ft. Meade, Maryland?
The top-ranked high school in Ft. Meade on MySchoolScout is Meade High with a composite score of 5.4/10.
How many school districts serve Ft. Meade, Maryland?
Ft. Meade is served by 1 school district: Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
What is the education level in Ft. Meade, Maryland?
According to Census data, 47% of adults in Ft. Meade have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Ft. Meade, Maryland?
The median household income in Ft. Meade is approximately $102,886 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ft. Meade, Maryland?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ft. Meade is 14.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ft. Meade, Maryland?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maryland Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.