For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,829 students in the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in South Gate are Southgate Elementary School, Glen Burnie Park Elementary School and Rippling Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southgate Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 Shetlands Ln
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 582-4900
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 582-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Glen Burnie Park Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Marlboro Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-9220
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-9220
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Rippling Woods Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
530 Nolfield Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 760-7900
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 760-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie, MD include Southgate Elementary School, Glen Burnie Park Elementary School and Rippling Woods Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie?
the neighborhood of South Gate, Glen Burnie public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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