Public schools in Reisterstown, MD
7 open public schools with an address in Reisterstown, 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
4,820
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Reisterstown public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Reisterstown, MD: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,820 students, an average of 689 per school. The largest campus is Franklin High (1,481 students), and the largest elementary school is Reisterstown Elementary (518).
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 14.6:1, 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 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 54% 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 Reisterstown
Elementary schools in Reisterstown
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarmere Elementary Baltimore County Public Schools | PK–05 | 502 | 13.7:1 | |
| Chatsworth School Baltimore County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 301 | 10.4:1 | |
| Franklin Elementary Baltimore County Public Schools | PK–05 | 392 | 14.6:1 | |
| Glyndon Elementary Baltimore County Public Schools | PK–05 | 476 | 17.5:1 | |
| Reisterstown Elementary Baltimore County Public Schools | PK–05 | 518 | 14.1:1 |
Middle schools in Reisterstown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Middle Baltimore County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,150 | 16.1:1 |
High schools in Reisterstown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,481 | 16.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.4%
- Hispanic27.2%
- Black42.7%
- Asian6.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Reisterstown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,820 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Reisterstown
How many public schools are in Reisterstown, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Reisterstown: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,820 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Reisterstown?
All listed public schools with an address in Reisterstown 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 Reisterstown?
Franklin High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Reisterstown, with 1,481 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Reisterstown?
No school with an address in Reisterstown 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 Reisterstown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Reisterstown public schools is 14.6:1, 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 Reisterstown 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