Public schools in Glen Burnie, MD
21 open public schools with an address in Glen Burnie, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,634
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Glen Burnie public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in Glen Burnie, MD: 15 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,634 students, an average of 649 per school. The largest campus is Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), and the largest elementary school is Rippling Woods Elementary (702).
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 11.2:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 67% 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 Glen Burnie
Elementary schools in Glen Burnie
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freetown Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 530 | 10.5:1 | |
| George T. Cromwell Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | KG–05 | 395 | 10.9:1 | |
| Glen Burnie Park Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 555 | 11.9:1 | |
| Glendale Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 438 | 9.5:1 | |
| Hilltop Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | KG–05 | 521 | 11.2:1 | |
| Marley Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 618 | 12.4:1 | |
| Monarch Academy Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 687 | 14.1:1 | |
| North Glen Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 278 | 9.5:1 | |
| Oakwood Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 309 | 10.8:1 | |
| Point Pleasant Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 486 | 10.4:1 | |
| Richard Henry Lee Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 378 | 11.2:1 | |
| Rippling Woods Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 702 | 12.7:1 | |
| Solley Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 674 | 14.8:1 | |
| Southgate Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 573 | 13:1 | |
| Woodside Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 330 | 9.2:1 |
Middle schools in Glen Burnie
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corkran Middle School Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 06–08 | 553 | 10.8:1 | |
| Marley Middle Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 06–08 | 991 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in Glen Burnie
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,226 | 16.6:1 | |
| North County High Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,161 | 15.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Glen Burnie
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Early Education Center Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–PK | 130 | 9.9:1 | |
| Marley Glen School Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Special Education School | 01–12 | 99 | 5.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.6%
- Hispanic30.4%
- Black29.1%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Glen Burnie schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,634 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Glen Burnie
How many public schools are in Glen Burnie, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in Glen Burnie: 15 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 13,634 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Glen Burnie?
All listed public schools with an address in Glen Burnie 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 Glen Burnie?
Glen Burnie High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Glen Burnie, with 2,226 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Glen Burnie?
Yes. 1 of the 21 public schools in Glen Burnie are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Monarch Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Glen Burnie schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Glen Burnie public schools is 11.2:1, 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 Glen Burnie 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