For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 432 students in Hancock, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hancock, MD are Hancock Elementary School and Hancock Middle Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hancock have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hancock, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
290 W Main St
Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 766-8178
Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 766-8178
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hancock Middle Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
289 W Main St
Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 766-8186
Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 766-8186
Gr: 6-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hancock, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hancock, MD include Hancock Elementary School and Hancock Middle Senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hancock?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hancock.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock?
Hancock public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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