For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,671 students in Ridgely, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Ridgely, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ridgely, MD are Ridgely Elementary School and North Caroline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgely, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ridgely have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ridgely, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 N Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-3243
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
North Caroline High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10990 River Rd
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 1,238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Caroline Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
10855 Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-0100
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ridgely, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Ridgely, MD include Ridgely Elementary School and North Caroline High School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgely?
3 public schools are located in Ridgely.
What percentage of students in Ridgely go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Ridgely are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgely?
Ridgely public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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