For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,521 students in Parkton, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 115 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Parkton, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Parkton, MD are Hereford High School and Seventh District Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parkton, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Parkton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Parkton, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hereford High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17301 York Rd
Parkton, MD 21120
(443) 809-1905
Parkton, MD 21120
(443) 809-1905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Seventh District Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20300 York Rd
Parkton, MD 21120
(443) 809-1902
Parkton, MD 21120
(443) 809-1902
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Parkton, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Parkton, MD include Hereford High School and Seventh District Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Parkton?
2 public schools are located in Parkton.
What percentage of students in Parkton go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Parkton are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Parkton?
Parkton public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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