Public schools in Ft Meade, MD
5 open public schools with an address in Ft Meade, 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
3,593
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Ft Meade public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Ft Meade, MD: 4 elementary, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,593 students, an average of 719 per school. The largest campus is Meade High (2,045 students), and the largest elementary school is Meade Heights Elementary (494).
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 14.7:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 46% 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 Ft Meade
Elementary schools in Ft Meade
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor View Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 01–05 | 374 | 14.7:1 | |
| Meade Heights Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 494 | 13.2:1 | |
| Pershing Hill Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | KG–05 | 434 | 12.4:1 | |
| West Meade Early Education Center Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–KG | 246 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in Ft Meade
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meade High Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,045 | 15.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.3%
- Hispanic26.8%
- Black41.6%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial9.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Ft Meade schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,593 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ft Meade
How many public schools are in Ft Meade, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Ft Meade: 4 elementary, 1 high. Together they reported 3,593 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ft Meade?
All listed public schools with an address in Ft Meade 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 Ft Meade?
Meade High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ft Meade, with 2,045 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ft Meade?
No school with an address in Ft Meade 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 Ft Meade schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ft Meade public schools is 14.7:1, 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 Ft Meade 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