For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,050 students in 21045, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 21045, MD are Oakland Mills Middle School and Lake Elkhorn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 21045 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 21045, MD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 21045, MD ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland Mills Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9540 Kilimanjaro Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6937
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6937
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Elkhorn Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6680 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7600
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
21045, Maryland ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7601
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7601
Grades: PK-8
| 932 students
6700 Cradlewrock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7607
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7607
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 21045, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 21045, MD include Oakland Mills Middle School and Lake Elkhorn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 21045?
2 public middle schools are located in 21045.
What is the racial composition of students in 21045?
21045 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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