Public schools in Leonardtown, MD
5 open public schools with an address in Leonardtown, 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
4,112
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Leonardtown public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Leonardtown, MD: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,112 students, an average of 822 per school. The largest campus is Leonardtown High (2,118 students), and the largest elementary school is Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary (516).
Every listed school belongs to St. Mary's 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 16.5:1, 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.
About 24% 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 Leonardtown
Elementary schools in Leonardtown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 516 | 14.9:1 | |
| Leonardtown Elementary St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 509 | 16.5:1 |
Middle schools in Leonardtown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardtown Middle St. Mary's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 969 | 17.3:1 |
High schools in Leonardtown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center St. Mary's County Public Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Leonardtown High St. Mary's County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,118 | 22.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.7%
- Hispanic7%
- Black10.3%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Leonardtown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,112 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Leonardtown
How many public schools are in Leonardtown, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Leonardtown: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,112 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Leonardtown?
All listed public schools with an address in Leonardtown belong to St. Mary's 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 Leonardtown?
Leonardtown High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Leonardtown, with 2,118 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Leonardtown?
No school with an address in Leonardtown 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 Leonardtown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Leonardtown public schools is 16.5:1, 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 Leonardtown 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