For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,307 students in 21401, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21401, MD are West Annapolis Elementary School, Rolling Knolls Elementary School and Wiley H. Bates Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21401 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21401, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21401, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Annapolis Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Melvin Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1635
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1635
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Rolling Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1985 Valley Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-5820
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Wiley H. Bates Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Chase Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-0270
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-0270
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Annapolis Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Green Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1600
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Windell Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1615
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1615
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Monarch Academy Annapolis Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Capital Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 934-1444
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 934-1444
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Mary Moss At Adams Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Cedar Park Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 George And Marion Phelps Lan
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1626
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1626
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 21401, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21401, MD include West Annapolis Elementary School, Rolling Knolls Elementary School and Wiley H. Bates Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21401?
9 public elementary schools are located in 21401.
What is the racial composition of students in 21401?
21401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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