Queen Anne's County Public Schools School District
School District · Centreville, Maryland
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,502
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,502
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating Queen Anne's County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Queen Anne's 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.
Matapeake Middle School
Stevensville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bayside Elementary School
Stevensville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Matapeake Elementary School
Stevensville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#5 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,540
$750 vs Maryland median
District size
7,502 students
Smaller than Maryland median
The short answer
Queen Anne's County Public Schools ranks #5 of 24 Maryland districts by overall school rating. Queen Anne's County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Matapeake Middle School (8.3/10), Bayside Elementary School (8.3/10), and Matapeake Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 32% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 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 Queen Anne's County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matapeake Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Bayside Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Matapeake Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Centreville Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Grasonville Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Stevensville Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Church Hill Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Queen Anne's County High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Kent Island High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Sudlersville Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Queen Anne's County Public Schools is a Centreville, Maryland school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 7,502 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. District-level spending was $17,540 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Queen Anne's County Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bayside Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Queen Anne's County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 58.5% and ELA proficiency of 65.7%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Queen Anne's County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Queen Anne's County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Queen Anne's County Public Schools
14 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools4
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Centreville
- Total Enrollment
- 7,502
- Teachers (FTE)
- 528
- District spending per student
- $17,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Queen Anne's County Public Schools?
Queen Anne's County Public Schools has 14 schools in total — 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Queen Anne's County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Queen Anne's County Public Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Queen Anne's County Public Schools?
Queen Anne's County Public Schools's district-level spending was $17,540 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Queen Anne's County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Queen Anne's County Public Schools is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Queen Anne's County Public Schools?
Bayside Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Queen Anne's County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Queen Anne's County Public Schools?
Across schools in Queen Anne's County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Queen Anne's County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Queen Anne's County Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 14 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.7%
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 rateOther School Districts in MD
Compare Queen Anne's County Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Montgomery County Public Schools (211)
- Prince George's County Public Schools (199)
- Baltimore County Public Schools (179)
- Baltimore City Public Schools (151)
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools (126)
- Howard County Public Schools (78)
- Frederick County Public Schools (69)
- Harford County Public Schools (55)
- Carroll County Public Schools (44)
- Washington County Public Schools (43)
- Charles County Public Schools (40)
- Cecil County Public Schools (29)
- St. Mary's County Public Schools (27)
- Calvert County Public Schools (25)
- Wicomico County Public Schools (25)
- Allegany County Public Schools (22)
- Worcester County Public Schools (14)
- Dorchester County Public Schools (13)
- Garrett County Public Schools (12)
- Caroline County Public Schools (10)
- Somerset County Public Schools (8)
- Talbot County Public Schools (8)
- Kent County Public Schools (5)
- Dyrs (2)
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.
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.