For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,953 students in Odenton, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Odenton, MD are Waugh Chapel Elementary School, Piney Orchard Elementary School and Arundel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Odenton, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Odenton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Odenton, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waugh Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
840 Sunflower Dr
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 672-7565
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 672-7565
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Piney Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2641 Strawberry Lake Way
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 672-7591
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 672-7591
Grades: K-5
| 955 students
Rank: #33.
Arundel Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1179 Hammond Ln
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 674-6900
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 674-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,349 students
Rank: #44.
Odenton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1290 Odenton Rd
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 222-6514
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 222-6514
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #55.
Seven Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1905 Town Center Blvd.
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 222-0937
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 222-0937
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Odenton, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Odenton, MD include Waugh Chapel Elementary School, Piney Orchard Elementary School and Arundel Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Odenton?
5 public elementary schools are located in Odenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Odenton?
Odenton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Odenton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Odenton include: Seven Oaks Elementary School vs. Odenton Elementary School, Piney Orchard Elementary School vs. Waugh Chapel Elementary School, Waugh Chapel Elementary School vs. Piney Orchard Elementary School
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