2020 Best Schools in Calvert CountyAbout this List

The Calverton School

• Private School
• Huntingtown, MD
• PK, K-12
• 41 reviews

Parent: We love Calverton! As a parent to a returning 6th grader and a new 9th grader, we couldn't be happier. The campus is beautiful; the athletic teams are a great mix of competition and responsibility and teamwork; the faculty is providing that closer one-on-one instruction we couldn't get in public schools. Discipline is taken seriously- another aspect we were unhappy about in public schools. And our children are both challenged to work on projects that interest them. Calverton is a great place to send your child!
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• A

• 286 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Huntingtown High School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 478 reviews

Senior: I like how there are a lot of AP classes so that I can be in smaller classes and be challenged. AP classes also help me start college with some college credits to save me some time and money for my future. I have so much homework each night that college should be comparable.

I also love the fine arts program at our school. It is the best! Our choir program is in the top in the state. I am in a Men’s Choir there and also in the chamber choir. Additionally, I have options to do honors choir and the all state choir. The theatre department is one of the top in the country. We do all of our own singing, performing, costume design and sewing, drafting of the sets, tech building, and top notch performing. These two things help me to feel like a top high school student.
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• A

• 1,444 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mount Harmony Elementary School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• K-5

• A

• 579 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sunderland Elementary School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• A

• 723 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mutual Elementary School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• A

• 411 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Windy Hill Middle School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• 6-8
• 5 reviews

Middle School Student: I am currently a sixth grader here and so far, it is amazing! Amazing teachers and facility. Many after-school activity options. The only downside is that the food isn't that good and it's super overpriced.
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• A-

• 760 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Windy Hill Elementary School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 700 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Plum Point Elementary School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 544 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Plum Point Middle School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• 6-8

• A-

• 702 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Beach Elementary School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 579 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Patuxent High School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 153 reviews

Senior: I'm glad I could go to a smaller school like PHS. The teachers were, for the most part, very approachable and funny and I'm glad I could establish good relations with them. Our extracurricular programs at PHS are amazing as well. I personally was involved in theatre and I've never known a more hard-working group. We would push for the biggest shows possible and it paid off. Our ITS group won Maryland State Festival 2 years in a row so far in my high school career. The group is also supportive and welcoming to all who join. I recommend joining a group to anyone in the school. Even if you feel you have no particular skill, you can join our tech crew! I promise it's a lot of fun. The only thing I would wish to see in PHS is more diversity among it's students. I love talking to new people and getting to know different cultures and there isn't much of that to do in Southern Maryland. Other than that, my experience at PHS has been quite a positive one.
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• A-

• 1,019 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Calvert Elementary School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 514 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northern Middle School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• 6-8
• 2 reviews

High School Senior: It's pretty good. The academic level is great. I unfortunately had a bad teacher. She was so bad everyone thought it would be okay to start a petition to get her fired.
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• A-

• 686 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northern High School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 304 reviews

Senior: My name is Ashlynne Smith and I am currently a senior at Northern High School. These past four years have been the absolute greatest four years of my life. My favorite thing about Northern is the bond between the students, and the teachers. I am a student athlete, keeping up in school is always a big deal for me during the season. The teachers who have taught me at Northern kept me on track and made sure I never fell behind. In my opinion, it takes teachers with big hearts to make sure their students stay up to date and focused on both their studies, and sport. The teachers at Northern are the absolute greatest, and to be able to say I received an education from them, is the greatest blessing. There is absolutely nothing I would change. I wear my patriot pride!
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• A-

• 1,467 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dowell Elementary School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 571 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Huntingtown Elementary School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 485 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Calvert High School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 166 reviews

Senior: Calvert High School is an amazing high school and I had a much more memorable experience than I did in elementary school or middle school. My school has a very positive environment except for some misconduct, but that is usual when it comes to any high school. My school always strives for positive behavior, college readiness, and the "CAVS" traits of courage to be responsible, always show respect, value integrity, and strive for excellence. The teachers, administrators, and staff are very great and always want to help us do better than we think we can. Involvement in clubs & activities, sports, and music is very strongly encouraged and everyone is involved with at least 1 activity, mostly more than 1. My school's academic programs, clubs, sports, and music department have won awards and competed in events around the country. My school is diverse, safe, and a well-kept environment. All in all, I have had an excellent 4 years in Calvert High School.
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• B+

• 1,206 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Leonard Elementary School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5
• 2 reviews

Parent: My son only just started the 1st Grade but so far I've been very pleased with St. Leonard Elementary. He had a wonderful Kindergarten teacher that you could tell cared greatly about her students and wanted them to succeed. And so far his 1st Grade teacher seems the same way. The rest of the staff have also been great and I'm very thankful for how caring they are.
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• B+

• 522 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Barstow Elementary School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• B+

• 573 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Southern Middle School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• 6-8
• 7 reviews

Senior: Southern Middle School helped me grow and expanded my horizons. The teachers are top notch and clearly care greatly for their students. But, I learned far more than just academics. I learned to play an instrument that I love to play to this day. I learned how to interact with many different types of students and I learned how to lead when I became deeply involved in many different school in many of those taking on leadership roles.
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• B+

• 475 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Calvert Middle School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• 6-8
• 1 review

Works Here: Calvert Middle school is a very friendly place to teach. Everyone is nice and understands and helps each other out. CMS does it's best to ready it's students for high school.
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• B

• 588 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• B

• 841 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mill Creek Middle School

• Calvert County Public Schools, MD
• 6-8
• 1 review

Alum: Mill Creek Middle was a pretty good middle school. It was not extraordinary but it was a good school. I enjoyed my time there.
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• B

• 504 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cardinal Hickey Academy

• Private School
• Owings, MD
• PK, K-8
• 9 reviews

Parent: Enrolling my child in Cardinal Hickey Academy was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The small classroom size, the rigorous curriculum along with caring teacher and staff has been the enviroment my child needed to thrive.

They are a NATIONAL Blue Ribbon school! This is such a great fit for our family.
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• B

• 192 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Our Lady Star of the Sea School

• Private School
• Solomons, MD
• PK, K-8
• 4 reviews

Parent: If you want a school that has your child’s best interest at heart, look no further. We are beyond pleased with every aspect of OLSS. Not only are the academics above par (more opportunities than public school: Spanish classes start in pre-k, private piano lessons available, mentoring of younger students by middle schoolers and the list goes on) but the behavioral expectations and social teachings enforced in the school are phenomenal. Your child is a name, not a number and the parent involvement with the school is amazing. We wanted a small, faith based school that would provide our children with a top notch education, lifetime friendships and community involvement. That’s exactly what we have found here.
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• NG

• 143 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio