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5 schools in Mechanicsville

Maryland · Public K-12

For families in Mechanicsville, public-school options total 5 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 2,141 (4 elementary and 1 middle).

7-year change in Mechanicsville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,141
-317 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 85%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
8%
was 6%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Lettie Marshall Dent ElemElementaryPK-05479
Margaret Brent MiddleMiddle06-08878
Mechanicsville ElementaryElementaryPK-05273
Oakville ElementaryElementaryPK-05291
White Marsh ElementaryElementaryPK-05220

About Mechanicsville

Mechanicsville is a compact Maryland city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 2,141 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 4 elementary, and 1 middle.

Schools in Mechanicsville average about 428 students each, 33% below the Maryland norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Mechanicsville has shrank 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,458 students to 2,141. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 85% to 77% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Mechanicsville discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Mechanicsville?
Mechanicsville, Maryland has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,141 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Mechanicsville?
Mechanicsville has 4 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Mechanicsville?
Margaret Brent Middle is the largest public school in Mechanicsville by enrollment, with approximately 878 students.
What school districts serve Mechanicsville?
Mechanicsville public schools are operated by St. Mary's County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Mechanicsville cover?
Public schools in Mechanicsville serve students from pre-K through grade 8.