For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,177 students in Clear Spring, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Clear Spring, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clear Spring, MD are Clear Spring High School, Clear Spring Middle School and Clear Spring Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clear Spring, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Clear Spring have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Clear Spring, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Spring High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12630 Broadfording Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8082
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8082
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Clear Spring Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12628 Broadfording Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8094
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8094
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Clear Spring Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12627 Broadfording Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8074
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 766-8074
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clear Spring, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Clear Spring, MD include Clear Spring High School, Clear Spring Middle School and Clear Spring Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clear Spring?
3 public schools are located in Clear Spring.
What percentage of students in Clear Spring go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Clear Spring are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Spring?
Clear Spring 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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