For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,408 students in Union Bridge, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Union Bridge, MD are Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary School and Francis Scott Key High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union Bridge, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Union Bridge have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Union Bridge, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
119 North Main Street
Union Bridge, MD 21791
(410) 751-3307
Union Bridge, MD 21791
(410) 751-3307
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Francis Scott Key High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3825 Bark Hill Road
Union Bridge, MD 21791
(410) 751-3320
Union Bridge, MD 21791
(410) 751-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Union Bridge, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Union Bridge, MD include Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary School and Francis Scott Key High School.
How many public schools are located in Union Bridge?
2 public schools are located in Union Bridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Union Bridge?
Union Bridge public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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