Public schools in Aberdeen, MD
7 open public schools with an address in Aberdeen, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,370
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Aberdeen public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Aberdeen, MD: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,370 students, an average of 624 per school. The largest campus is Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and the largest elementary school is G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale (528).
Every listed school belongs to Harford County Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 60% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Aberdeen
Elementary schools in Aberdeen
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakerfield Elementary Harford County Public Schools | PK–05 | 460 | 13.1:1 | |
| G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale Harford County Public Schools | PK–05 | 528 | 13.9:1 | |
| Halls Cross Roads Elementary Harford County Public Schools | PK–05 | 425 | 10.4:1 |
Middle schools in Aberdeen
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Middle Harford County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,071 | 12.2:1 |
High schools in Aberdeen
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen High Harford County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,396 | 14.2:1 | |
| Center for Educational Opportunity Harford County Public Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 122 | 6.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Aberdeen
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Creek School Harford County Public Schools | 01–12 | 368 | 9.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.8%
- Hispanic14.2%
- Black42.4%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Aberdeen schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,370 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Aberdeen
How many public schools are in Aberdeen, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Aberdeen: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,370 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Aberdeen?
All listed public schools with an address in Aberdeen belong to Harford County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Aberdeen, with 1,396 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Aberdeen?
No school with an address in Aberdeen is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Maryland.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Aberdeen schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Aberdeen public schools is 12.2:1, lower than the Maryland school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Aberdeen guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Maryland cities