Best 21045 Maryland Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 984 students in 21045, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21045, MD are Oakland Mills Middle School and Lake Elkhorn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 21045 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21045, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).

Best 21045, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Mills Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9540 Kilimanjaro Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6937
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Lake Elkhorn Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6680 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 21045, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 21045, MD include Oakland Mills Middle School and Lake Elkhorn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21045?
2 public middle schools are located in 21045.
What is the racial composition of students in 21045?
21045 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).

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