Accident Elementary

Accident Elementary serves 222 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Accident, Maryland. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1, students get consistent access to direct instruction — a structural advantage that shows up clearly in the school's academic outcomes. The numbers are exceptional by any measure.

Accident Elementary earned a composite score of 9.8 out of 10, with a 9.7 in academics and a 9.9 in growth. That growth score reflects genuine year-over-year learning gains, not just a favorable starting point. The school ranks second out of 882 elementary schools in Maryland — a standing that places it among the top tier of public elementary education statewide.

Statewide, the school outperforms 100 percent of Maryland public schools, ranking second among all 1,363 in the state. For families comparing options in Garrett County and beyond, that context matters. This is a small school — 222 students is an intimate enrollment — but its performance rivals and exceeds far larger institutions across the state.

Parents weighing academic rigor, growth trajectory, and classroom attention will find all three converging here in measurable, verifiable terms.

Located in a rural area, Accident Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.