Public schools in Severna Park, MD
8 open public schools with an address in Severna Park, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,145
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Severna Park public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Severna Park, MD: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,145 students, an average of 768 per school. The largest campus is Severna Park High (1,842 students), and the largest elementary school is Folger Mckinsey Elementary (644).
Every listed school belongs to Anne Arundel 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 16.9:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 9% 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 Severna Park
Elementary schools in Severna Park
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfield Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 500 | 15.2:1 | |
| Folger Mckinsey Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | KG–05 | 644 | 18:1 | |
| Jones Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | KG–05 | 334 | 14:1 | |
| Oak Hill Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | KG–05 | 628 | 16.9:1 | |
| Severna Park Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–05 | 372 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Severna Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severna Park Middle Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,386 | 17:1 |
High schools in Severna Park
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel Evening High Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 439 | — | |
| Severna Park High Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,842 | 20.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.6%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black4.9%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Severna Park schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,145 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Severna Park
How many public schools are in Severna Park, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Severna Park: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 6,145 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Severna Park?
All listed public schools with an address in Severna Park belong to Anne Arundel 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 Severna Park?
Severna Park High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Severna Park, with 1,842 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Severna Park?
No school with an address in Severna Park 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 Severna Park schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Severna Park public schools is 16.9:1, 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 Severna 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.
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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