Hancock Elementary

Hancock Elementary is a public elementary school in Hancock, MD, part of the Washington County Public Schools. The school serves approximately 197 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 94th percentile among MD schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 33% proficiency in math, 2 points above the state average and 40% in reading/language arts, 11 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.2/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $54,188, where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 197 students, Hancock 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, Hancock 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.