Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Frederick (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; 28 schools in Frederick, Maryland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.

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26
Hillcrest ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.4
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24
Waverley ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.5
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31
Lincoln ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.6
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46
Monocacy ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
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26
Butterfly Ridge ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.9
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35
Monocacy MiddleFrederick · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 13.1
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51
Ballenger Creek ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.8
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70
Frederick Classical CharterFrederick · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.9
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53
North Frederick ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.7
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45
West Frederick MiddleFrederick · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.9
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36
Crestwood MiddleFrederick · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.1
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47
Tuscarora ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.3
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62
Parkway ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.5
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50
Gov. Thomas Johnson MiddleFrederick · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.5
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44
Spring Ridge ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.5
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47
Liberty ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.6
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49
Orchard Grove ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.1
18
84
Centerville ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.2
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57
Whittier ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.2
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49
Ballenger Creek MiddleFrederick · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 16.5
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62
Yellow Springs ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.0
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49
Frederick HighFrederick · Public HighStudents per teacher: 17.2
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53
Gov. Thomas Johnson HighFrederick · Public HighStudents per teacher: 17.4
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52
Carroll Creek Montessori Public CharterFrederick · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.6
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78
Urbana ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.4
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66
Sugarloaf ElementaryFrederick · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.2
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63
Tuscarora HighFrederick · Public HighStudents per teacher: 19.5
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78
Linganore HighFrederick · Public HighStudents per teacher: 19.6

#	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	Waverley Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.5	23.7 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	965
3	Lincoln Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.6	30.8 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	615
4	Monocacy Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.8	46.2 Lower 50%	40% Math proficiency	523
5	Butterfly Ridge Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.9	25.5 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	607
6	Monocacy Middle Frederick · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	13.1	35.2 Lower 50%	26% Math proficiency	710
7	Ballenger Creek Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.8	51.2 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	715
8	Frederick Classical Charter Frederick · Elementary · Grades K–8	Charter	13.9	69.5 Top 25%	54% Math proficiency	376
9	North Frederick Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	14.7	52.8 Top 50%	45% Math proficiency	660
10	West Frederick Middle Frederick · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	14.9	45.3 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	820
11	Crestwood Middle Frederick · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	15.1	36.4 Lower 50%	30% Math proficiency	996
12	Tuscarora Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	15.3	46.9 Lower 50%	40% Math proficiency	793
13	Parkway Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	15.5	62.3 Top 50%	57% Math proficiency	263
14	Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle Frederick · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	15.5	50.0 Top 50%	41% Math proficiency	573
15	Spring Ridge Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	15.5	43.8 Lower 50%	38% Math proficiency	605
16	Liberty Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	15.6	46.6 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	265
17	Orchard Grove Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	16.1	48.8 Lower 50%	45% Math proficiency	613
18	Centerville Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	16.2	84.0 Top 10%	78% Math proficiency	471
19	Whittier Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	16.2	57.1 Top 50%	51% Math proficiency	779
20	Ballenger Creek Middle Frederick · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	16.5	49.2 Lower 50%	36% Math proficiency	777
21	Yellow Springs Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	17.0	61.5 Top 50%	51% Math proficiency	628
22	Frederick High Frederick · High · Grades 9–12	Public	17.2	49.3 Lower 50%	45% Math proficiency	1,821
23	Gov. Thomas Johnson High Frederick · High · Grades 9–12	Public	17.4	53.0 Top 50%	48% Math proficiency	2,066
24	Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	17.6	51.6 Top 50%	27% Math proficiency	317
25	Urbana Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	18.4	78.0 Top 25%	76% Math proficiency	736
26	Sugarloaf Elementary Frederick · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	19.2	65.9 Top 50%	12.2% Free/reduced-price lunch	845
27	Tuscarora High Frederick · High · Grades 9–12	Public	19.5	62.9 Top 50%	59% Math proficiency	1,735
28	Linganore High Frederick · High · Grades 9–12	Public	19.6	77.8 Top 10%	75% Math proficiency	1,647

Hillcrest Elementary in Frederick leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Frederick with Students per teacher 10.4. Of the 28 schools shown, 26 are public, 2 are charter.

For the full picture see the wider Maryland lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Frederick 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?

Hillcrest Elementary in Frederick, Maryland ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Frederick with Students per teacher 10.4 (Enrollment: 581).

How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Frederick 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.