For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,183 students in Lothian, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lothian, MD are Lothian Elementary School and Southern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lothian, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lothian have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Lothian, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lothian Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5175 Solomons Island Rd
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 222-1697
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 222-1697
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5235 Solomons Island Rd
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 867-0050
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 867-0050
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lothian, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lothian, MD include Lothian Elementary School and Southern Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lothian?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lothian.
What is the racial composition of students in Lothian?
Lothian public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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