Public schools in Berlin, MD
5 open public schools with an address in Berlin, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,896
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Berlin public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Berlin, MD: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,896 students, an average of 779 per school. The largest campus is Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students), and the largest elementary school is Showell Elementary (638).
Every listed school belongs to Worcester 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 12:1, 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.
About 44% 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 Berlin
Elementary schools in Berlin
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Elementary Worcester County Public Schools | PK–04 | 518 | 11.9:1 | |
| Showell Elementary Worcester County Public Schools | PK–04 | 638 | 11.5:1 |
Middle schools in Berlin
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Intermediate Worcester County Public Schools | 05–06 | 613 | 12:1 | |
| Stephen Decatur Middle Worcester County Public Schools | 07–08 | 665 | 12.8:1 |
High schools in Berlin
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Decatur High Worcester County Public Schools | 10–12 | 1,462 | 17.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.1%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black9.7%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Berlin schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,896 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Berlin
How many public schools are in Berlin, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Berlin: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,896 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Berlin?
All listed public schools with an address in Berlin belong to Worcester 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 Berlin?
Stephen Decatur High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Berlin, with 1,462 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Berlin?
No school with an address in Berlin 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 Berlin schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Berlin public schools is 12:1, 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 Berlin 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