Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Frederick County Public Schools (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 64 schools in Frederick County Public Schools, Maryland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
- Elementary Schools in Frederick County Public Schools
- Middle Schools in Frederick County Public Schools
- High Schools in Frederick County Public Schools
- Traditional Public Schools in Frederick County Public Schools
- Schools by Math Proficiency in Frederick County Public Schools
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Frederick County Public Schools
- Largest Schools in Frederick County Public Schools
- 126Hillcrest ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.4
- 243Lewistown ElementaryThurmont · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.9
- 324Waverley ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.5
- 431Lincoln ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.6
- 546Monocacy ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
- 648Thurmont ElementaryThurmont · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.9
- 726Butterfly Ridge ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.9
- 835Monocacy MiddleFrederick · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 13.1
- 950Emmitsburg ElementaryEmmitsburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.2
- 1051Ballenger Creek ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.8
- 1170Frederick Classical CharterFrederick · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.9
- 1245New Midway/Woodsboro ElementaryKeymar · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.2
- 1354Thurmont PrimaryThurmont · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.6
- 1453North Frederick ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.7
- 1576Middletown ElementaryMiddletown · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.8
- 1661Wolfsville ElementaryMyersville · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.8
- 1752Thurmont MiddleThurmont · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.9
- 1845West Frederick MiddleFrederick · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.9
- 1976Deer Crossing ElementaryNew Market · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.1
- 2073Sabillasville Environmental SchoolSabillasville · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.1
- 2136Crestwood MiddleFrederick · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.1
- 2247Tuscarora ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.3
- 2346Walkersville ElementaryWalkersville · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.4
- 2462Parkway ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.5
- 2550Gov. Thomas Johnson MiddleFrederick · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.5
- 2644Spring Ridge ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.5
- 2766Carroll Manor ElementaryAdamstown · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.6
- 2847Liberty ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.6
- 2965Glade ElementaryWalkersville · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.0
- 3049Orchard Grove ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.1
- 3184Centerville ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.2
- 3274Blue Heron ElementaryNew Market · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.2
- 3357Whittier ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.2
- 3454Walkersville MiddleWalkersville · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 16.2
- 3553Brunswick MiddleBrunswick · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 16.4
- 3649Ballenger Creek MiddleFrederick · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 16.5
- 3776Kemptown ElementaryMonrovia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.6
- 3867Oakdale ElementaryIjamsville · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.7
- 3976New Market ElementaryNew Market · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.8
- 4046Brunswick ElementaryBrunswick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.8
- 4165Valley ElementaryJefferson · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.9
- 4265Green Valley ElementaryMonrovia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.0
- 4362Yellow Springs ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.0
- 4465Middletown PrimaryMiddletown · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.1
- 4549Frederick HighFrederick · Public HighStudents per teacher: 17.2
- 4670New Market MiddleNew Market · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 17.3
- 4753Gov. Thomas Johnson HighFrederick · Public HighStudents per teacher: 17.4
- 4870Myersville ElementaryMyersville · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.5
- 4982Urbana MiddleIjamsville · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 17.6
- 5052Carroll Creek Montessori Public CharterFrederick · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.6
- 5176Windsor Knolls MiddleIjamsville · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 17.7
- 5278Oakdale MiddleIjamsville · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 17.8
- 5353Twin Ridge ElementaryMt Airy · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.0
- 5475Middletown MiddleMiddletown · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 18.2
- 5578Urbana ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.4
- 5665Brunswick HighBrunswick · Public HighStudents per teacher: 19.0
- 5766Sugarloaf ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.2
- 5863Tuscarora HighFrederick · Public HighStudents per teacher: 19.5
- 5980Oakdale HighIjamsville · Public HighStudents per teacher: 19.6
- 6078Linganore HighFrederick · Public HighStudents per teacher: 19.6
- 6165Walkersville HighWalkersville · Public HighStudents per teacher: 19.7
- 6278Middletown HighMiddletown · Public HighStudents per teacher: 20.0
- 6381Urbana HighIjamsville · Public HighStudents per teacher: 20.1
- 6458Catoctin HighThurmont · Public HighStudents per teacher: 20.1
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillcrest Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.4 | 25.5 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 2 | Lewistown Elementary Thurmont · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.9 | 42.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 152 |
| 3 | Waverley Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.5 | 23.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 965 |
| 4 | Lincoln Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.6 | 30.8 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 615 |
| 5 | Monocacy Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.8 | 46.2 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 523 |
| 6 | Thurmont Elementary Thurmont · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 12.9 | 48.0 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 283 |
| 7 | Butterfly Ridge Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.9 | 25.5 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 607 |
| 8 | Monocacy Middle Frederick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.1 | 35.2 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 710 |
| 9 | Emmitsburg Elementary Emmitsburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.2 | 50.4 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 211 |
| 10 | Ballenger Creek Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.8 | 51.2 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 715 |
| 11 | Frederick Classical Charter Frederick · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 13.9 | 69.5 Top 25% | 54% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 12 | New Midway/Woodsboro Elementary Keymar · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.2 | 45.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 269 |
| 13 | Thurmont Primary Thurmont · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 14.6 | 54.1 Top 50% | 55.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 350 |
| 14 | North Frederick Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.7 | 52.8 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 660 |
| 15 | Middletown Elementary Middletown · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 14.8 | 76.3 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 460 |
| 16 | Wolfsville Elementary Myersville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.8 | 60.9 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 163 |
| 17 | Thurmont Middle Thurmont · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.9 | 52.2 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 507 |
| 18 | West Frederick Middle Frederick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.9 | 45.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 820 |
| 19 | Deer Crossing Elementary New Market · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.1 | 75.9 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 528 |
| 20 | Sabillasville Environmental School Sabillasville · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 15.1 | 72.5 Top 25% | 64.5% Math proficiency | 196 |
| 21 | Crestwood Middle Frederick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.1 | 36.4 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 996 |
| 22 | Tuscarora Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.3 | 46.9 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 793 |
| 23 | Walkersville Elementary Walkersville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.4 | 46.1 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 692 |
| 24 | Parkway Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.5 | 62.3 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 263 |
| 25 | Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle Frederick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.5 | 50.0 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 573 |
| 26 | Spring Ridge Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.5 | 43.8 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 605 |
| 27 | Carroll Manor Elementary Adamstown · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.6 | 65.7 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 530 |
| 28 | Liberty Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.6 | 46.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 265 |
| 29 | Glade Elementary Walkersville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.0 | 65.2 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 561 |
| 30 | Orchard Grove Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.1 | 48.8 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 613 |
| 31 | Centerville Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.2 | 84.0 Top 10% | 78% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 32 | Blue Heron Elementary New Market · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.2 | 73.9 Top 25% | 8.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 680 |
| 33 | Whittier Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.2 | 57.1 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 779 |
| 34 | Walkersville Middle Walkersville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.2 | 54.4 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 779 |
| 35 | Brunswick Middle Brunswick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.4 | 53.0 Top 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 638 |
| 36 | Ballenger Creek Middle Frederick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.5 | 49.2 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 777 |
| 37 | Kemptown Elementary Monrovia · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 16.6 | 75.8 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 448 |
| 38 | Oakdale Elementary Ijamsville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.7 | 66.7 Top 50% | 64% Math proficiency | 1,167 |
| 39 | New Market Elementary New Market · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.8 | 76.0 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 571 |
| 40 | Brunswick Elementary Brunswick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.8 | 45.8 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 804 |
| 41 | Valley Elementary Jefferson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.9 | 65.2 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 525 |
| 42 | Green Valley Elementary Monrovia · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.0 | 65.3 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 850 |
| 43 | Yellow Springs Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.0 | 61.5 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 628 |
| 44 | Middletown Primary Middletown · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 17.1 | 64.6 Top 50% | 23.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 463 |
| 45 | Frederick High Frederick · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.2 | 49.3 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 1,821 |
| 46 | New Market Middle New Market · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.3 | 70.4 Top 25% | 51% Math proficiency | 676 |
| 47 | Gov. Thomas Johnson High Frederick · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.4 | 53.0 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 2,066 |
| 48 | Myersville Elementary Myersville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.5 | 69.8 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 402 |
| 49 | Urbana Middle Ijamsville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.6 | 82.1 Top 10% | 70% Math proficiency | 1,090 |
| 50 | Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 17.6 | 51.6 Top 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 317 |
| 51 | Windsor Knolls Middle Ijamsville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.7 | 76.3 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 812 |
| 52 | Oakdale Middle Ijamsville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.8 | 77.8 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 1,085 |
| 53 | Twin Ridge Elementary Mt Airy · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.0 | 52.8 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 703 |
| 54 | Middletown Middle Middletown · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.2 | 75.3 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 784 |
| 55 | Urbana Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.4 | 78.0 Top 25% | 76% Math proficiency | 736 |
| 56 | Brunswick High Brunswick · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.0 | 64.7 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 910 |
| 57 | Sugarloaf Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 19.2 | 65.9 Top 50% | 12.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 845 |
| 58 | Tuscarora High Frederick · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.5 | 62.9 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 1,735 |
| 59 | Oakdale High Ijamsville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.6 | 80.2 Top 10% | 79% Math proficiency | 1,702 |
| 60 | Linganore High Frederick · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.6 | 77.8 Top 10% | 75% Math proficiency | 1,647 |
| 61 | Walkersville High Walkersville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.7 | 65.1 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 1,181 |
| 62 | Middletown High Middletown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 20.0 | 77.6 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 1,059 |
| 63 | Urbana High Ijamsville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 20.1 | 80.6 Top 10% | 84% Math proficiency | 1,989 |
| 64 | Catoctin High Thurmont · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 20.1 | 57.5 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 823 |
Hillcrest Elementary in Frederick leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Frederick County Public Schools with Students per teacher 10.4. Of the 64 schools shown, 61 are public, 3 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Maryland lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Frederick County Public Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ratio school in Frederick County Public Schools?
Hillcrest Elementary in Frederick, Maryland ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Frederick County Public Schools with Students per teacher 10.4 (Enrollment: 581).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Frederick County Public Schools ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.