Public schools in Annapolis, MD
19 open public schools with an address in Annapolis, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,857
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
4 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Annapolis public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Annapolis, MD: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,857 students, an average of 571 per school. The largest campus is Broadneck High (2,143 students), and the largest elementary school is Cape St. Claire Elementary (660).
Every listed school belongs to Anne Arundel 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 10.6:1, 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 4 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 54% 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 Annapolis
Elementary schools in Annapolis
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 190 | 7.8:1 | |
| Cape St. Claire Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 660 | 16.1:1 | |
| Eastport Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 283 | 10.4:1 | |
| Georgetown East Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 330 | 10.3:1 | |
| Germantown Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 467 | 10.9:1 | |
| Hillsmere Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 402 | 12.5:1 | |
| Monarch Academy Annapolis ES Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 634 | 11.6:1 | |
| Rolling Knolls Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 402 | 11.2:1 | |
| Tyler Heights Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 416 | 9.5:1 | |
| Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 559 | 10.1:1 | |
| West Annapolis Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | KG–05 | 234 | 12.6:1 | |
| Windsor Farm Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 451 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Annapolis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis Middle Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 790 | 10.6:1 | |
| Wiley H. Bates Middle Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 707 | 10.5:1 |
High schools in Annapolis
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis High Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,075 | 14.8:1 | |
| Broadneck High Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,143 | 18.6:1 | |
| Mary Moss at Adams Academy Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Special Education School | 06–12 | 50 | 2.6:1 | |
| Phoenix Academy Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 64 | 1.7:1 | |
| Studio 39 Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.6%
- Hispanic37.3%
- Black20.4%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Annapolis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,857 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Annapolis
How many public schools are in Annapolis, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Annapolis: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 10,857 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Annapolis?
All listed public schools with an address in Annapolis belong to Anne Arundel 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 Annapolis?
Broadneck High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Annapolis, with 2,143 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Annapolis?
No school with an address in Annapolis 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 Annapolis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Annapolis public schools is 10.6:1, 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 Annapolis 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