Public schools in Lexington Park, MD
6 open public schools with an address in Lexington Park, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,368
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Lexington Park public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Lexington Park, MD: 4 elementary, 2 middle. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,368 students, an average of 561 per school. The largest campus is Spring Ridge Middle (913 students), and the largest elementary school is Chesapeake Charter School (539).
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 13.9:1, 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 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 53% 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 Lexington Park
Elementary schools in Lexington Park
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Charter School St. Mary's County Public Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 539 | 14.2:1 | |
| Green Holly Elementary School St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 478 | 12.5:1 | |
| Lexington Park Elementary St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 383 | 12.4:1 | |
| Town Creek Elementary St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 220 | 13.5:1 |
Middle schools in Lexington Park
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esperanza Middle St. Mary's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 835 | 15.8:1 | |
| Spring Ridge Middle St. Mary's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 913 | 15:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.9%
- Hispanic13.8%
- Black31.1%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial11.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Lexington Park schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,368 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lexington Park
How many public schools are in Lexington Park, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Lexington Park: 4 elementary, 2 middle. Together they reported 3,368 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lexington Park?
All listed public schools with an address in Lexington Park 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.
Are there charter schools in Lexington Park?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Lexington Park are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Chesapeake Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lexington Park schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lexington Park public schools is 13.9:1, 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 Lexington Park 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