Public schools in Westminster, MD
18 open public schools with an address in Westminster, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,614
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Maryland median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Westminster public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Westminster, MD: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high, 1 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,614 students, an average of 479 per school. The largest campus is Westminster High (1,477 students), and the largest elementary school is Winfield Elementary (724).
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 13.8:1, 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 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 35% 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 Westminster
Elementary schools in Westminster
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Station Elementary Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 593 | 15:1 | |
| Friendship Valley Elementary Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 518 | 13.8:1 | |
| PRIDE School Carroll County Public Schools · Alternative School | KG–05 | 6 | — | |
| Robert Moton Elementary Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 440 | 9.4:1 | |
| Runnymede Elementary Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 625 | 14:1 | |
| Westminster Elementary Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 564 | 14.1:1 | |
| William Winchester Elementary Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 587 | 15.2:1 | |
| Winfield Elementary Carroll County Public Schools | PK–05 | 724 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Westminster
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Middle School Carroll County Public Schools · Alternative School | 06–08 | 13 | 3.3:1 | |
| Westminster East Middle Carroll County Public Schools | 06–08 | 796 | 13.5:1 | |
| Westminster West Middle Carroll County Public Schools | 06–08 | 923 | 15.8:1 |
High schools in Westminster
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County Career & Technology Center Carroll County Public Schools · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Flexible Student Support Carroll County Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 44 | — | |
| Gateway School Carroll County Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 80 | 4.6:1 | |
| Post Secondary Program Carroll County Public Schools · Alternative School | 12–12 | 36 | 9:1 | |
| Westminster High Carroll County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,477 | 16.5:1 | |
| Winters Mill High Carroll County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,156 | 18.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Westminster
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Springs School Carroll County Public Schools · Special Education School | PK–12 | 32 | 4.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.6%
- Hispanic12.8%
- Black7%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Westminster schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,614 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Westminster
How many public schools are in Westminster, MD?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Westminster: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,614 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Westminster?
All listed public schools with an address in Westminster 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 Westminster?
Westminster High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Westminster, with 1,477 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Westminster?
No school with an address in Westminster 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 Westminster schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Westminster public schools is 13.8:1, 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 Westminster 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