2020 Best Schools in Frederick CountyAbout this List

Urbana High School

• Frederick County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 456 reviews

Junior: Urbana High School gave me the best experience ever! From academics to social life, there is nothing I would change about that school ,and I can list reasons why. First off, the staff. The teachers that work at urbana really do put in effort to get their students to where they need to be. I don’t think I where I was today if it wasn’t for the help of my teachers. Second, is the school pride. A big part of this school is showing your hawk pride. The community is so strong together that there isn’t a day that goes by that someone isn’t showing hawk pride. Lastly, our academics overall is amazing! Urbana has been named a Maryland Blue Ribbon School in 2019 and is the #1 school in frederick county public schools. Overall, Urbana is a great place to spend your 4 years of high school at!
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• A+

• 1,758 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oakdale High School

• Frederick County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 188 reviews

Senior: In my experience, the vast majority of teachers at Oakdale are very good, dedicated, and really care about the students. I felt challenged academically but still looked out for. In terms of culture, a lot of the focus is on athletics (which the school is strong in across the board), especially football. However, I am a music person who loves creative writing and I have had an excellent experience. No matter your interest, you will find your people. Unfortunately, Oakdale is pretty lacking in socioeconomic/racial diversity due to the location, but I still had a great experience there.
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• A

• 1,252 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Centerville Elementary School

• Frederick County Public Schools, MD
• K-5
• 1 review

Niche User: I have met several people that went to Centerville and they also had a great time there, beautiful learning experience.
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• A

• 956 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Urbana Middle School

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

Freshman: very good school teachers are amazing. kids are good. you will make a lot of friends. very very good school. Also, the school takes safety very seriously.
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• A

• 964 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Urbana Elementary School

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

• A

• 712 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

New Market Elementary School

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

• A

• 690 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orchard Grove Elementary School

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

• A

• 687 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kemptown Elementary School

• Frederick County Public Schools, MD
• K-5
• 1 review

Parent: This is our first year at Kemptown ES and we love it. We came from highly rated schools in Montgomery County. The teachers are stellar, the kids are respectful and well behaved, confidence is built in the kids and it’s a very positive learning environment. We couldn’t be happier in the small town school setting.
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• A

• 389 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oakdale Middle School

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

Alum: Oakdale middle is a school where everyone is welcomed. The school is less diverse but no matter your race or background, you will be treated with respect. Teachers make sure that student understand the context of what is being thought and how to apply it in high school. The counselors guide the students to a brighter future.
Outside of academics, Oakdale middle school teachers and staff plan fun activities through lesson and within the school allowing students from all social structures to engage comfortably with their peers.
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• A

• 704 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Yellow Springs Elementary School

• Frederick County Public Schools, MD
• K-5
• 1 review

• A-

• 453 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Middletown High School

• Frederick County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 257 reviews

Parent: Middletown High has offered my boys many opportunities to succeed. The only thing that I see that needs changing is the diversity, however, our town is growing by leaps and bounds. We will definitely be needing a new High School soon to accommodate the influx of city folk. Thank you!
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• A-

• 1,142 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Frederick Classical Charter School

• Frederick County Public Schools, MD
• K-8
• 3 reviews

Parent: A great alternative choice to FCPS, smaller class sizes and a different approach to learning. A great school culture. My only wish was that the building was larger but they are actively looking for a new campus!
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• A-

• 368 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Parkway Elementary School

• Frederick County Public Schools, MD
• K-5
• 6 reviews

Niche User: Wish we could get funding to improve the school. Since it is a older school, many things have held up over time. Same desks and chairs since I was a student in the early 1980's. But you see where academically, the teachers and staff need support for some students who do not have the support at home. Not the fault of the teachers and staff. Need more parent participation. Although parents are not welcomed into the school and asked/expected to participate enough. And when a parent is interested in participating, feels like they are not needed. Although there are SO many ways this school would operate better if the parents would do more for the school. The school is SOO charming!!! Great location, great established building. Great staff and most teachers are excellent. If this school was given a few million, I think they would be able to improve the weaknesses of being an older school. Enhance each classroom with modern tools, computers, projectors, individual laptops, etc. Also add some more rooms to the school. 3 portable classrooms, which have been there since the 1980's. This school needs to build a large addition onto it to double the size. Classrooms are full and we need more classes.
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• A-

• 208 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Myersville Elementary School

• Frederick County Public Schools, MD
• K-5

• A-

• 372 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Frederick Elementary School

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

• A-

• 661 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Saint John's Catholic Prep

• Private School
• Buckeystown, MD
• 9-12
• 74 reviews

Senior: This school is excellent! I am so glad to have had such great teachers to prepare me for my college journey and I am thrilled with the overall quality of the STEM program especially. The fine arts department is small and I do wish that I could have been a part of a large band, etc. but I am happy with the experience I got.
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• A-

• 288 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Middletown Elementary School

• Frederick County Public Schools, MD
• 3-5

• A-

• 473 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Deer Crossing Elementary School

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

• A-

• 777 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Green Valley Elementary School

• Frederick County Public Schools, MD
• K-5

• A-

• 417 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Linganore High School

• Frederick County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 277 reviews

Senior: Throughout the passed four years, Linganore High School has shaped me into the being I am today. The school was well-kept and updated. Friendly faces everywhere you turn. As for bullying, Linganore had a no-tolerance policy, making me feel safe overall. The teachers and counselors are very good at creating and maintaining relationships with their students. However, I do wish that Linganore had more diversity. I often felt out of place being one of two black girls throughout my grade. To fix this problem, I created a club called African American Culture Club. The administrators at Linganore were encouraging in every way!
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• A-

• 1,324 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ballenger Creek Elementary School

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

• A-

• 646 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lewistown Elementary School

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

• A-

• 170 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oakdale Elementary School

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

• A-

• 631 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Twin Ridge Elementary School

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

• A-

• 506 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Frederick High School

• Frederick County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 198 reviews

Sophomore: My experience at Frederick High School was amazing. They have such a unique program that sets up their students for success. They are the only high school in Maryland with LYNX (Linking Youths to New Xperiences). This program sets up events and field trips based on the students career interests. Part of this program is college trips starting all the way from freshman year. Frederick high school's dual enrollment program is also excellent, they have a lot more oppurtunities than some of the other FCPS schools. Such as taking five classes a day instead of four; or the staggered day option which allows you to start your day later, but still get in your four classes.
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• A-

• 1,455 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio