Best Schools in Glen Burnie, Maryland
25 schools · 18 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Glen Burnie?
Use this page to compare every school in Glen Burnie by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
St Pauls Lutheran School
Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Monarch Academy
Elementary · Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Glen Burnie for 2026 are St Pauls Lutheran School (8.1/10), Monarch Academy (7.6/10), and Calvary Baptist Church Academy (6.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 23 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
25
21 public · 4 private
Avg Score
5.2
out of 10
Median Home
$339,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
25
21 public · 4 private
Avg Score
5.2
out of 10
Median Home
$339,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.6/10 despite 37% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Glen Burnie schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Glen Burnie
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (23 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Pauls Lutheran School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Monarch Academy | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Calvary Baptist Church Academy | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Corkran Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Glen Burnie Park Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Marley Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | George T. Cromwell Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Glendale Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Rippling Woods Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Solley Elementary | 5.2 / 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
- 5.2/10
- Median household income
- $92,910
- Median home value
- $339,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 66%
8% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Glen Burnie compares
Maryland rank
#126 of 141
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Maryland avg (6.3)
Median household income
$93k
84% of Maryland median
Schools in this city
24
About Schools in Glen Burnie, Maryland
Glen Burnie's public school system spans 21 ranked schools with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 — a solid mid-range baseline that masks real variation across individual campuses. Nearly half the system performs at a higher tier: 9 schools, or 43%, score 7 or above, giving families multiple strong options without leaving the city.
Elementary-age families have the most to work with. Glen Burnie Park Elementary leads the city with an 8.6 rating — the highest score across all 21 ranked schools. Freetown Elementary follows closely at 8.5, making it one of the city's most consistent performers. Glendale Elementary and Woodside Elementary both score 7.9, forming a cluster of four strong elementary campuses. Monarch Academy, a public charter option, also clears the 7-point mark at 7.7, offering a non-traditional pathway alongside the standard district schools.
The city's strength sits firmly at the elementary level. All five top-rated schools are elementary campuses. That concentration matters for families with school-age children at different stages: parents of younger kids have the widest selection of high-performing options, while families of older students will want to evaluate individual middle and high school data rather than rely on the city average.
The 1.1-point spread between the city average (6.5) and the top school (8.6) is wide enough that school selection matters — proximity alone won't guarantee a strong academic fit. With 43% of schools scoring 7 or higher, Glen Burnie offers genuine choice, but that choice rewards families who do the work. Use school-specific scores as the primary filter, then layer in commute distance, grade configuration, and program offerings. The top elementary cluster — four schools scoring 7.9 or higher within a single city — gives parents a real shortlist to work from.
Elementary Schools
18 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 685 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.6 |
| 2 | 503 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 |
| 3 | 363 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.6 |
| 4 | 402 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.4 |
| 5 | 545 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.3 |
| 6 | 718 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.2 |
| 7 | 499 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 |
| 8 | 496 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 |
| 9 | 347 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.9 |
| 10 | 385 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.8 |
Show all 18 elementary schools in Glen Burnie
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 624 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 2 | 990 students · 6th–8th | 5.8 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,507 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 |
| 2 | 2,391 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 |
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 143 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.4 | ||
| 2 | 116 students · Pre-K–12th | 2.8 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Private
296 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.8 | ||
Schools in Glen Burnie
Glen Burnie, Maryland · 25 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$92,910
Median Home Value
$339,400
Median Rent
$1,641/mo
Population
95,678
College Educated
29%
Homeownership
66%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Community Profile
Glen Burnie has a median household income of $92,910. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $339,400, with a median rent of $1,641/month. The local poverty rate of 8.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Maryland
- Elementary
- 18
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
- Other
- 3
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Maryland
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Glen Burnie, Maryland
How many schools are in Glen Burnie, Maryland?
Glen Burnie has 25 schools, including 21 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Glen Burnie, Maryland?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Glen Burnie is 5.2 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 Glen Burnie, Maryland?
The top-ranked school in Glen Burnie on MySchoolScout is St Pauls Lutheran School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Glen Burnie, Maryland?
The top-ranked elementary school in Glen Burnie on MySchoolScout is St Pauls Lutheran School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Glen Burnie, Maryland?
The top-ranked middle school in Glen Burnie on MySchoolScout is Corkran Middle School with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What is the best high school in Glen Burnie, Maryland?
The top-ranked high school in Glen Burnie on MySchoolScout is North County High with a composite score of 5.1/10.
How many school districts serve Glen Burnie, Maryland?
Glen Burnie is served by 1 school district: Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
What is the education level in Glen Burnie, Maryland?
According to Census data, 29% of adults in Glen Burnie have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Glen Burnie, Maryland?
The median household income in Glen Burnie is approximately $92,910 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Glen Burnie, Maryland?
Yes, Glen Burnie has 4 private schools alongside 21 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Pauls Lutheran School with a score of 8.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Glen Burnie, Maryland?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Glen Burnie is 11.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Glen Burnie, 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.