Public schools in Mechanicsville, MD
5 open public schools with an address in Mechanicsville, 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
2,141
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Mechanicsville public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Mechanicsville, MD: 4 elementary, 1 middle. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,141 students, an average of 428 per school. The largest campus is Margaret Brent Middle (878 students), and the largest elementary school is Lettie Marshall Dent Elem (479).
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 16:1, 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 39% 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 Mechanicsville
Elementary schools in Mechanicsville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lettie Marshall Dent Elem St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 479 | 17.7:1 | |
| Mechanicsville Elementary St. Mary's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 273 | 16:1 | |
| Oakville Elementary St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 291 | 14.6:1 | |
| White Marsh Elementary St. Mary's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 220 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in Mechanicsville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Brent Middle St. Mary's County Public Schools | 06–08 | 878 | 16.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.4%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black8.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Mechanicsville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,141 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mechanicsville
How many public schools are in Mechanicsville, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Mechanicsville: 4 elementary, 1 middle. Together they reported 2,141 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mechanicsville?
All listed public schools with an address in Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville?
No school with an address in Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mechanicsville public schools is 16:1, 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 Mechanicsville 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