For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 6,087 students in 21740, MD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21740, MD are Fountain Rock Elementary School, Emma K. Doub Elementary School and Rockland Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21740 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21740, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21740, MD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fountain Rock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17145 Lappans Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8146
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8146
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Emma K. Doub Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8130
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8130
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Rockland Woods Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18201 Rockland Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8485
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8485
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Jonathan Hager Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12615 Sedgwick Way
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8440
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8440
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Salem Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1323 Salem Ave Ext
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8313
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8313
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Lincolnshire Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17545 Lincolnshire Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8206
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8206
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Marshall Street School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
E. Russell Hicks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1321 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8110
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8110
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Pangborn Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Pangborn Blvd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8282
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8282
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Western Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8403
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8403
Gr: 6-8 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Bester Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
385 Mill St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8001
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8001
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 21740, MD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 21740, MD include Fountain Rock Elementary School, Emma K. Doub Elementary School and Rockland Woods Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21740?
11 public elementary schools are located in 21740.
What is the racial composition of students in 21740?
21740 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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