South Shore Elementary

South Shore Elementary serves 281 students across kindergarten through fifth grade in Crownsville, Maryland. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — ranking #8 among 123 schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools and placing in the top 4% of all 1,363 public schools in Maryland. That statewide standing puts South Shore ahead of 96% of Maryland's public schools, a gap that holds up when filtered to the elementary level alone.

Academic performance anchors those rankings. South Shore's academic score reaches 9.5 out of 10, reflecting strong and consistent test outcomes across grade levels. Growth scores add further context at 8.9 out of 10, indicating that students here gain ground faster than peers at most Maryland schools — a signal that instruction is adding real value rather than simply tracking a favorable enrollment profile.

The student-teacher ratio of 12.8 to 1 keeps classes small relative to most public schools, giving teachers more room to work individually with students. South Shore operates as a regular public school with no selective admissions. For families evaluating elementary options in Anne Arundel County, the school's scores across all three rating dimensions make it one of the most consistently strong choices available.

Located in a rural area, South Shore 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.