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11 schools in Sykesville

Maryland · Public K-12

Sykesville's public schools, 11 in all, serve about 8,091 K-12 students inside Maryland, averaging 736 per campus.

7-year change in Sykesville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,091
+139 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 84%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
7%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Carrolltowne ElementaryElementaryPK-05593
Century HighHigh09-121,101
Eldersburg ElementaryElementaryPK-05470
Freedom District ElementaryElementaryKG-05627
Liberty HighHigh09-121,007
Linton Springs ElementaryElementaryPK-05759
Mechanicsville ElementaryElementaryPK-05510
Oklahoma Road MiddleMiddle06-08816
Piney Ridge ElementaryElementaryPK-05578
South Carroll HighHigh09-12933
Sykesville MiddleMiddle06-08697

About Sykesville

Across Sykesville, Maryland, 11 public schools instructs about 8,091 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.

Average school size in Sykesville is around 736 students, 14% meaningfully above the Maryland average of about 643.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 8,091 students, remained close to its prior level from the 7,952 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 84% to 77% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Sykesville discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Sykesville?
Sykesville, Maryland has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 8,091 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Sykesville?
Sykesville has 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Sykesville?
Century High is the largest public school in Sykesville by enrollment, with approximately 1,101 students.
What school districts serve Sykesville?
Sykesville public schools are operated by Carroll County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Sykesville cover?
Public schools in Sykesville serve students from pre-K through grade 12.