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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.

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  1. Howard County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Ellicott City, MD
    • 135
    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!
    Read 135 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 76 Total Schools
    • 54,870 Students
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  2. Harford County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Bel Air, MD
    • 51
    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 51 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
    • 152
    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 152 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 124 Total Schools
    • 80,387 Students
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    Garrison Forest School

    • Private School
    • Owings Mills, MD
    • PK, K-12
    • 43

    Alum: I loved my experience at GFS! I was there from 6th-12th grade and grew a lot with my class. As a Black girl on campus, it was hard at times to fit in and even feel included as time went on. With their new director on Diversity and Inclusion, they are making strides on changing the campus culture. Being at the school for so long, my identity as a POC was altered by the majority white students on campus. It was hard to regain my identity, but I am successfully doing so as a college student and alumna who visits GFS often. If you're interested in the school, go and take a tour. Make the decision as a family and if you ever get the feeling something isn't right, go to a trusted teacher, counselor, principal, or director of Diversity and Inclusion.
    Read 43 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 600 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Baltimore County Public Schools

    • School District
    • Towson, MD
    • 157
    4 Best School Districts in Baltimore Area

    Senior: Great school, amazing staff, and the school offers so many diverse AP classes available. The STEM, art, and music program is exception and caters to all the wants of students. There is also a wide range of sports teams such as Soccer, Cross-country, Basketball, and Baseball. There are may clubs such as Student Government, Model UN, Chess Club, Girl Up, and Medical Explorers Club. The students and teachers are all respectful and the school environment is enjoyable. What could be done better is that the school district should spend more time reviewing the qualifications of their teachers and increase the contact that their administration has with students.
    Read 157 Reviews

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

    • School District
    • Baltimore, MD
    • 108

    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 108 Reviews

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