Public schools in Sykesville, MD
11 open public schools with an address in Sykesville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,091
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Sykesville public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Sykesville, MD: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,091 students, an average of 736 per school. The largest campus is Century High (1,101 students), and the largest elementary school is Linton Springs Elementary (759).
Every listed school belongs to Carroll 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 15.9:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 17% 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 Sykesville
Elementary schools in Sykesville
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrolltowne Elementary Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 593 | 14.7:1 | |
| Eldersburg Elementary Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 470 | 15.2:1 | |
| Freedom District Elementary Carroll County Public Schools | KG–05 | 627 | 15.9:1 | |
| Linton Springs Elementary Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 759 | 17:1 | |
| Mechanicsville Elementary Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 510 | 15.3:1 | |
| Piney Ridge Elementary Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 578 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Sykesville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Road Middle Carroll County Public Schools | 06–08 | 816 | 18.4:1 | |
| Sykesville Middle Carroll County Public Schools | 06–08 | 697 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in Sykesville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century High Carroll County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,101 | 18.7:1 | |
| Liberty High Carroll County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,007 | 18.3:1 | |
| South Carroll High Carroll County Public Schools | 09–12 | 933 | 17.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.3%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black4.6%
- Asian6.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Sykesville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,091 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sykesville
How many public schools are in Sykesville, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Sykesville: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 8,091 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sykesville?
All listed public schools with an address in Sykesville belong to Carroll 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 Sykesville?
Century High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sykesville, with 1,101 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sykesville?
No school with an address in Sykesville 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 Sykesville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sykesville public schools is 15.9:1, 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 Sykesville 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