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2019 Best School Districts in the Baltimore AreaAbout this List

The 2019 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

Best Districts
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  1. Howard County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Ellicott City, MD
    • 124
    1 Best School Districts in Baltimore Area

    Junior: First of all, I love the diversity, commitment, and involvement of the student body. Every student in all of the HCPSS schools is very passionate in their studies and extra-curricular activities, making Howard County one of the top counties in the nation. The various afterschool activities and clubs show the determination of the staff, for they want to provide the best resources for all the students. The teachers readily prepare us for studies beyond high school and always stress the importance of time management, enthusiasm, and integrity in everything that we do. I loved all of my years attending HCPSS schools, and I made so many friends of different backgrounds from other schools as well. GO Marriotts Ridge High and HCPSS!
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 76 Total Schools
    • 54,870 Students
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  2. Harford County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Bel Air, MD
    • 45
    2 Best School Districts in Baltimore Area

    Alum: Overall, I loved the experience of being in Harford County Public Schools. Many of the students and faculty throughout all schools are supportive and kind to one another. There are times when schools throughout HCPS get to together to support each other in big events like state championships. The entirety of HCPS has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and makes it one of the best counties to go to school!
    Read 45 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 54 Total Schools
    • 37,448 Students
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  3. Anne Arundel County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Annapolis, MD
    • 135
    3 Best School Districts in Baltimore Area

    Alum: I was enrolled in the Performing and Visual Arts Program as a theater student. The work was more than I expected, however, the skills I learned through this program were invaluable! Mrs. Peragallo pulled even the meekest student out of their shell and into the world of theater!
    I loved the faculty and how personable they were. Everyone was willing to take extra time to meet my needs, as a student. The school was also extremely diverse and active. At Annapolis I was able to get a feel for the demographics of the greater Annapolis area with the safety and support of the school faculty always at my back.
    Read 135 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 124 Total Schools
    • 80,387 Students
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    The Gunston School

    • Private School
    • Centreville, MD
    • 9-12
    • 21

    Parent: As a parent, I want my children to receive a top quality college preparation, in a friendly, safe, caring school community. Gunston checks off all of these boxes - and more! The campus is beautiful, the faculty is superb, and the kids are wonderful. It has been an incredible experience for not only my son, but for my entire family. Our daughter will certainly follow in her brother's footsteps to Gunston!
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 196 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Baltimore County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Towson, MD
    • 147
    4 Best School Districts in Baltimore Area

    Alum: I was a student of the Baltimore County school district for my whole high school career. I am proud to say that my school effectively prepared me for college. The curriculum was tough, but with hard work I got through it. I did not always enjoy how challenging the work was; however, it is the reason I am doing well in college. Schools in Baltimore County are very diverse, so I never felt like an outcast because there were always people I could relate to. Although I gained a great amount of knowledge while in school, I do believe that my school should have had more outside activities for students to engage in. I often noticed that there wasn't enough opportunities for students to get involved in. Overall, my experience in Baltimore County schools was positive and enriching.
    Read 147 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 174 Total Schools
    • 111,138 Students
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  6. Baltimore City Public Schools

    • School District
    • Baltimore, MD
    • 104

    Alum: The best high school ever! The teachers come everyday ready to teach. The learning environment is calm and productive. Going to an all girls high school prepared me tremendously for college. If I had problems in a class, there were resources readily available to help me. The school has great unity that gets passed on from generation to generation. Their is a lot of culture and plenty of wonderful traditions.
    Read 104 Reviews

    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 186 Total Schools
    • 83,666 Students
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