Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District
School District · Annapolis, Maryland
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
123
81 elem, 20 mid, 14 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,624
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
123
81 elem, 20 mid, 14 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,624
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Anne Arundel County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Benfield Elementary
Severna Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Severna Park Elementary
Severna Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Annapolis Elementary
Annapolis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#18 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,624
$666 vs Maryland median
District size
84,346 students
Much larger than Maryland median
The short answer
Anne Arundel County Public Schools ranks #18 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Anne Arundel County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 121 schools. Its top-rated schools are Benfield Elementary (9.4/10), Severna Park Elementary (9.4/10), and West Annapolis Elementary (9.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 52% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 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 Anne Arundel County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (121 of 123). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benfield Elementary | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Severna Park Elementary | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | West Annapolis Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Shipley's Choice Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Hillsmere Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus | 8.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Folger Mckinsey Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Jones Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 9 | South Shore Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Severna Park Middle | 8.8 / 10 |
See all 123 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Anne Arundel County Public Schools serves 84,346 students across 126 schools along Maryland's western shore. With 123 ranked schools averaging 6.6 out of 10, the district sits in a competitive tier for a system of its size. That average, however, understates what families can find at the top of the distribution.
Elementary performance is where the district pulls ahead. Riviera Beach Elementary leads all 126 schools with a 9.5 out of 10 — the district's highest score and a mark that places it among Maryland's strongest elementary programs. Hillsmere Elementary follows at 9.4, and Central Elementary holds a 9.0. Severna Park Elementary and South Shore Elementary both earn 8.9, rounding out a cluster of five high-performing elementary schools that give families in those attendance zones a clear academic advantage. Parents comparing options should weigh school-level scores carefully, since performance varies considerably across the district's footprint.
The 6.6 district average reflects the full range — from those standout elementaries down to schools still working to close gaps. Families researching within Anne Arundel should look past the district figure and drill into individual school scores, grade-level data, and enrollment trends. The gap between the 9.5 at the top and schools near the district mean is wide enough to matter in a school-choice decision.
At 84,346 students, Anne Arundel County Public Schools is one of Maryland's larger districts, which means real differences in resources, programming, and outcomes across schools. Size brings variety — magnet options, specialized programs, and a range of extracurricular offerings that smaller districts cannot match. Parents new to the district should cross-reference attendance-zone assignments with school ratings early in their housing search. The concentration of high-scoring elementaries in specific areas makes location a meaningful factor. Use individual school pages on MySchoolScout to compare scores, enrollment figures, and performance trends before making a final decision.
District Map
Schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools
123 schools Elementary Schools 81
Middle Schools 20
High Schools 14
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Annapolis
- Total Enrollment
- 84,346
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6,068
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Anne Arundel County Public Schools has 123 schools in total — 81 elementary, 20 middle, and 14 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Anne Arundel County Public Schools is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Anne Arundel County Public Schools spends $17,624 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Anne Arundel County Public Schools is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Benfield Elementary is the highest-rated school in Anne Arundel County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Across schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Anne Arundel County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Anne Arundel County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 123 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maryland by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.0%
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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.
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