Public schools in Owings Mills, MD
7 open public schools with an address in Owings Mills, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,555
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Owings Mills public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Owings Mills, MD: 5 elementary, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,555 students, an average of 794 per school. The largest campus is New Town High (1,414 students), and the largest elementary school is New Town Elementary (772).
Every listed school belongs to Baltimore 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 16.2:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 59% 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 Owings Mills
Elementary schools in Owings Mills
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park Elementary Baltimore County Public Schools | PK–05 | 384 | 15.5:1 | |
| Lyons Mill Elementary Baltimore County Public Schools | PK–05 | 671 | 17.4:1 | |
| New Town Elementary Baltimore County Public Schools | PK–05 | 772 | 17.9:1 | |
| Owings Mills Elementary Baltimore County Public Schools | PK–05 | 666 | 14.9:1 | |
| Timber Grove Elementary Baltimore County Public Schools | PK–05 | 608 | 16.2:1 |
High schools in Owings Mills
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Town High Baltimore County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,414 | 19.6:1 | |
| Owings Mills High Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,040 | 13.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3%
- Hispanic17%
- Black72.5%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Owings Mills schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,555 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Owings Mills
How many public schools are in Owings Mills, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Owings Mills: 5 elementary, 2 high. Together they reported 5,555 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Owings Mills?
All listed public schools with an address in Owings Mills belong to Baltimore 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 Owings Mills?
New Town High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Owings Mills, with 1,414 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Owings Mills?
No school with an address in Owings Mills 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 Owings Mills schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Owings Mills public schools is 16.2:1, 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 Owings Mills 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