Best North East Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,010 students in North East, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 407 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in North East, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in North East, MD are Rising Sun High School, North East High School and Bay View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

North East, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in North East have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).