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22 schools in Ellicott City

Maryland · Public K-12

Ellicott City, Maryland runs a public-school system of 22 campuses with combined enrollment around 16,166 (11 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high).

7-year change in Ellicott City

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
16,166
-1,527 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
21
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
33%
was 42%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
15%
was 13%
% Asian
37%
was 34%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Applications and Research LaboratoryHigh09-120
Bellows Spring ElementaryElementaryPK-05806
Bonnie Branch MiddleMiddle06-08739
Burleigh Manor MiddleMiddle06-08777
Centennial HighHigh09-121,377
Centennial Lane ElementaryElementaryPK-05749
Dunloggin MiddleMiddle06-08623
Ellicott Mills MiddleMiddle06-08698
Folly Quarter MiddleMiddle06-08682
Hollifield Station ElementaryElementaryKG-05677
Homewood SchoolHigh06-12109
Howard HighHigh09-121,493
Ilchester ElementaryElementaryPK-05482
Manor Woods ElementaryElementaryKG-05697
Mount Hebron HighHigh09-121,455
Northfield ElementaryElementaryKG-05764
Patapsco MiddleMiddle06-08670
St. Johns Lane ElementaryElementaryKG-05636
Triadelphia Ridge ElementaryElementaryPK-05619
Veterans ElementaryElementaryPK-05883
Waverly ElementaryElementaryPK-05827
Worthington ElementaryElementaryPK-05403

About Ellicott City

Public education in Ellicott City, Maryland runs across 22 schools that enrolls roughly 16,166 students. By footprint, Ellicott City sits in the moderately sized bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 11 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high.

Schools in Ellicott City average about 735 students each, 14% above the Maryland norm.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 16,166 students, declined 9% from the 17,693 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 42% to 33%.

On allk12, the community for Ellicott City discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Ellicott City?
Ellicott City, Maryland has 22 public K-12 schools serving approximately 16,166 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Ellicott City?
Ellicott City has 11 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Ellicott City?
Howard High is the largest public school in Ellicott City by enrollment, with approximately 1,493 students.
What school districts serve Ellicott City?
Ellicott City public schools are operated by Howard County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Ellicott City cover?
Public schools in Ellicott City serve students from pre-K through grade 12.