Public schools in Arnold, MD
6 open public schools with an address in Arnold, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,362
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Arnold public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Arnold, MD: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,362 students, an average of 560 per school. The largest campus is Severn River Middle (675 students), and the largest elementary school is Broadneck Elementary (652).
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 14.6:1, similar to 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 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 18% 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 Arnold
Elementary schools in Arnold
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | KG–05 | 454 | 15.1:1 | |
| Belvedere Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 542 | 14.2:1 | |
| Broadneck Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | KG–05 | 652 | 16.7:1 |
Middle schools in Arnold
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magothy River Middle Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 06–08 | 655 | 14.8:1 | |
| Severn River Middle Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 06–08 | 675 | 14.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Arnold
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AACPS Virtual Academy Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Virtual · Alternative School | 03–12 | 384 | 8.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.6%
- Hispanic10.9%
- Black9%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Arnold schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,362 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Arnold
How many public schools are in Arnold, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Arnold: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,362 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Arnold?
All listed public schools with an address in Arnold belong to Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
Are there charter schools in Arnold?
No school with an address in Arnold 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 Arnold schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Arnold public schools is 14.6:1, similar to 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 Arnold 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.
Nearby Maryland cities
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