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2 schools in Taneytown

Maryland · Public K-12

In total, Taneytown hosts 2 public K-12 schools with about 1,105 students, an average of 553 per campus.

7-year change in Taneytown

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,105
+36 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 85%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
12%
was 4%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Northwest MiddleMiddle06-08655
Taneytown ElementaryElementaryPK-05450

About Taneytown

Across Taneytown, Maryland, 2 public schools instructs about 1,105 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 middle.

Schools in Taneytown average about 553 students each, 14% meaningfully below the Maryland norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,105 students, rose 3% from the 1,069 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 85% to 73%.

On this page, the community for Taneytown 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 Taneytown?
Taneytown, Maryland has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,105 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Taneytown?
Taneytown has 1 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Taneytown?
Northwest Middle is the largest public school in Taneytown by enrollment, with approximately 655 students.
What school districts serve Taneytown?
Taneytown public schools are operated by Carroll County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Taneytown cover?
Public schools in Taneytown serve students from pre-K through grade 8.