Public schools in Elkton, MD
11 open public schools with an address in Elkton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,759
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Elkton public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Elkton, MD: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,759 students, an average of 433 per school. The largest campus is Elkton High (1,050 students), and the largest elementary school is Gilpin Manor Elementary (478).
Every listed school belongs to Cecil 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 13.7:1, 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.
About 59% 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 Elkton
Elementary schools in Elkton
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Manor Elementary Cecil County Public Schools | PK–05 | 416 | 11.4:1 | |
| Elk Neck Elementary Cecil County Public Schools | PK–05 | 428 | 15:1 | |
| Gilpin Manor Elementary Cecil County Public Schools | PK–05 | 478 | 14.9:1 | |
| Holly Hall Elementary Cecil County Public Schools | PK–05 | 432 | 13.5:1 | |
| Kenmore Elementary Cecil County Public Schools | PK–05 | 290 | 14.7:1 | |
| Leeds Elementary Cecil County Public Schools | PK–05 | 284 | 15.3:1 | |
| Thomson Estates Elementary Cecil County Public Schools | PK–05 | 456 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Elkton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill Middle Cecil County Public Schools | 06–08 | 387 | 12.3:1 | |
| Elkton Middle Cecil County Public Schools | 06–08 | 538 | 11.9:1 |
High schools in Elkton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil County School of Technology Cecil County Public Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Elkton High Cecil County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,050 | 15.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.7%
- Hispanic15.6%
- Black21.2%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Elkton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,759 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Elkton
How many public schools are in Elkton, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Elkton: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,759 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Elkton?
All listed public schools with an address in Elkton belong to Cecil 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 Elkton?
Elkton High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Elkton, with 1,050 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Elkton?
No school with an address in Elkton 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 Elkton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Elkton public schools is 13.7:1, 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 Elkton 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