For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,954 students in Abingdon, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Abingdon, MD are Abingdon Elementary School, William S. James Elementary School and Old Post Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abingdon, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Abingdon have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Abingdon, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 S. Tollgate Road
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3910
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
William S. James Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Laurentum Pkw
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3900
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 638-3900
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Old Post Road Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2706 Old Philadelphia Rd
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 612-1566
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 612-1566
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Abingdon, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Abingdon, MD include Abingdon Elementary School, William S. James Elementary School and Old Post Road Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Abingdon?
3 public elementary schools are located in Abingdon.
What is the racial composition of students in Abingdon?
Abingdon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Abingdon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Abingdon include: William S. James Elementary School vs. Abingdon Elementary School
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