For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 981 students in Accident, MD.
The top ranked public schools in Accident, MD are Accident Elementary School, Northern Middle School and Northern Garrett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Accident, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Accident have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Accident, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Accident Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
534 Accident-bittinger Rd
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8863
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8863
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
371 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8165
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8165
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Garrett High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Grades: 9-12
| 444 students
Accident, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northern High Evening School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
86 Pride Pkwy
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Accident, MD 21520
(301) 746-8668
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Accident, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Accident, MD include Accident Elementary School, Northern Middle School and Northern Garrett High School.
How many public schools are located in Accident?
3 public schools are located in Accident.
What is the racial composition of students in Accident?
Accident public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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