Public schools in Frederick, MD
32 open public schools with an address in Frederick, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
32
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
22,938
32 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
3
2 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Frederick public schools
The federal directory lists 32 public schools in Frederick, MD: 19 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high, 1 combined or other. The 32 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 22,938 students, an average of 717 per school. The largest campus is Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), and the largest elementary school is Waverley Elementary (965).
Every listed school belongs to Frederick 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 15.3:1, higher 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 3 charter schools, 2 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 49% 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 Frederick
Elementary schools in Frederick
19| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballenger Creek Elementary Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 715 | 13.8:1 | |
| Butterfly Ridge Elementary Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 607 | 12.7:1 | |
| Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter Frederick County Public Schools · Charter | PK–08 | 317 | 17.5:1 | |
| Centerville Elementary Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 471 | 16.1:1 | |
| Frederick Classical Charter Frederick County Public Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 376 | 13.7:1 | |
| Hillcrest Elementary Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 581 | 10.2:1 | |
| Liberty Elementary Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 265 | 15.6:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 615 | 12.4:1 | |
| Monocacy Elementary Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 523 | 12.6:1 | |
| North Frederick Elementary Frederick County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 660 | 14.5:1 | |
| Orchard Grove Elementary Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 613 | 15.8:1 | |
| Parkway Elementary Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 263 | 14.7:1 | |
| Spring Ridge Elementary Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 605 | 15.4:1 | |
| Sugarloaf Elementary Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 845 | 19:1 | |
| Tuscarora Elementary Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 793 | 15.2:1 | |
| Urbana Elementary Frederick County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 736 | 18.4:1 | |
| Waverley Elementary Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 965 | 12.4:1 | |
| Whittier Elementary Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 779 | 16:1 | |
| Yellow Springs Elementary Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 628 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in Frederick
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballenger Creek Middle Frederick County Public Schools | 06–08 | 777 | 16.4:1 | |
| Crestwood Middle Frederick County Public Schools | 06–08 | 996 | 15.1:1 | |
| Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle Frederick County Public Schools | 06–08 | 573 | 15.5:1 | |
| Monocacy Middle Frederick County Public Schools | 06–08 | 710 | 13:1 | |
| West Frederick Middle Frederick County Public Schools | 06–08 | 820 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Frederick
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick County Career & Technology Center Frederick County Public Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Frederick County Virtual Frederick County Public Schools · Virtual · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Frederick High Frederick County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,821 | 17.2:1 | |
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High Frederick County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,066 | 17.4:1 | |
| Heather Ridge Frederick County Public Schools · Alternative School | 07–12 | 50 | 2.9:1 | |
| Linganore High Frederick County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,647 | 19.5:1 | |
| Tuscarora High Frederick County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,735 | 19.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Frederick
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monocacy Valley Montessori Frederick County Public Schools · Charter | PK–12 | 386 | 17.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.4%
- Hispanic30.9%
- Black21.4%
- Asian7.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 30 Frederick schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (22,938 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Frederick
How many public schools are in Frederick, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 32 open public schools with a location address in Frederick: 19 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 22,938 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Frederick?
All listed public schools with an address in Frederick belong to Frederick 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 Frederick?
Gov. Thomas Johnson High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Frederick, with 2,066 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Frederick?
Yes. 3 of the 32 public schools in Frederick are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter, Frederick Classical Charter, Monocacy Valley Montessori. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Frederick schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Frederick public schools is 15.3:1, higher 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 Frederick 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