Public schools in Prince Frederick, MD
6 open public schools with an address in Prince Frederick, 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
2,852
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Prince Frederick public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Prince Frederick, MD: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,852 students, an average of 475 per school. The largest campus is Calvert High (1,080 students), and the largest elementary school is Barstow Elementary (630).
Every listed school belongs to Calvert 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 14.4:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
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 Prince Frederick
Elementary schools in Prince Frederick
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow Elementary Calvert County Public Schools | PK–05 | 630 | 15.8:1 | |
| Calvert Elementary Calvert County Public Schools | PK–05 | 495 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Prince Frederick
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert Middle Calvert County Public Schools | 06–08 | 607 | 14:1 |
High schools in Prince Frederick
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert High Calvert County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,080 | 16.9:1 | |
| Career and Technology Academy Calvert County Public Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Prince Frederick
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert Country School Calvert County Public Schools · Special Education School | PK–12 | 40 | 3.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58%
- Hispanic11%
- Black19.1%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial10.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Prince Frederick schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,852 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Prince Frederick
How many public schools are in Prince Frederick, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Prince Frederick: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,852 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Prince Frederick?
All listed public schools with an address in Prince Frederick belong to Calvert 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 Prince Frederick?
Calvert High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Prince Frederick, with 1,080 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Prince Frederick?
No school with an address in Prince Frederick 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 Prince Frederick schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Prince Frederick public schools is 14.4:1, 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 Prince Frederick 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