Public schools in Waldorf, MD
20 open public schools with an address in Waldorf, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,901
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Waldorf public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Waldorf, MD: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,901 students, an average of 845 per school. The largest campus is North Point High School (1,960 students), and the largest elementary school is William A. Diggs Elementary School (876).
Every listed school belongs to Charles 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 15.8:1, 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 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 53% 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 Waldorf
Elementary schools in Waldorf
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Middleton Elementary School Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 774 | 15.8:1 | |
| Berry Elementary School Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 726 | 16.1:1 | |
| C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 598 | 16.6:1 | |
| Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 661 | 16.1:1 | |
| Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 412 | 12.9:1 | |
| Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 497 | 14.6:1 | |
| Eva Turner Elementary School Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 494 | 14.5:1 | |
| J. P. Ryon Elementary School Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 640 | 14.5:1 | |
| Malcolm Elementary School Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 415 | 13.8:1 | |
| Mary B. Neal Elementary School Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 626 | 15.7:1 | |
| William A. Diggs Elementary School Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 876 | 16.8:1 | |
| William B. Wade Elementary School Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 651 | 16.3:1 |
Middle schools in Waldorf
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Charles County Public Schools | 06–08 | 920 | 17:1 | |
| John Hanson Middle School Charles County Public Schools | 06–08 | 727 | 12.3:1 | |
| Mattawoman Middle School Charles County Public Schools | 06–08 | 862 | 17.6:1 | |
| Theodore G. Davis Middle School Charles County Public Schools | 06–08 | 999 | 15.4:1 |
High schools in Waldorf
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School Charles County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,960 | 15.4:1 | |
| St. Charles High School Charles County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,617 | 16.8:1 | |
| Thomas Stone High School Charles County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,230 | 14.5:1 | |
| Westlake High School Charles County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,216 | 16.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.8%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black66.2%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Waldorf schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,901 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Waldorf
How many public schools are in Waldorf, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Waldorf: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 16,901 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Waldorf?
All listed public schools with an address in Waldorf belong to Charles 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 Waldorf?
North Point High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Waldorf, with 1,960 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Waldorf?
No school with an address in Waldorf 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 Waldorf schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Waldorf public schools is 15.8:1, 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 Waldorf 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.
Nearby Maryland cities
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