For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,979 students in Salisbury, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Salisbury, MD are North Salisbury Elementary School, Pemberton Elementary School and Salisbury Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salisbury, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Salisbury have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Salisbury, MD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Salisbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1213 Emerson Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5807
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5807
Grades: 3-5
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Pemberton Dr
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Salisbury Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 Morris St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: #44.
Glen Avenue School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Glen Ave
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5806
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5806
Grades: 2-5
| 409 students
Rank: #55.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 S Pinehurst Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Prince Street School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Prince Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5813
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #77.
East Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Old Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5803
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5803
Grades: 3-6
| 398 students
Rank: #88.
Wicomico Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
635 E Main St
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5145
Grades: 6-9
| 823 students
Rank: n/an/a
31481 Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5101
Grades: PK-2
| 641 students
Rank: n/an/a
711 Lake St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Grades: PK-1
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
1321 West Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Grades: PK-2
| 317 students
Salisbury, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wicomico County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1130 Jersery Rd
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4203
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4203
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Wicomico County Home & Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
101 Long Ave
Salisbury, MD 21802
(410) 677-4400
Salisbury, MD 21802
(410) 677-4400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Salisbury, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Salisbury, MD include North Salisbury Elementary School, Pemberton Elementary School and Salisbury Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Salisbury, MD?
11 public elementary schools are located in Salisbury, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury, MD?
Salisbury, MD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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