Deale Elementary

Deale Elementary is a public elementary school in Deale, MD, part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The school serves approximately 181 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 86.6th percentile among MD schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 34% proficiency in math, 4 points above the state average and 58% in reading/language arts, 7 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (8.3/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $122,448, where 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 181 students, Deale Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Deale 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.