For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,126 students in 21801, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21801, MD are North Salisbury Elementary School, Pemberton Elementary School and Pinehurst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 21801 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 21801, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21801, MD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Salisbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1213 Emerson Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5807
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5807
Grades: 3-5
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Pemberton Dr
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 S Pinehurst Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #44.
Salisbury Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 Morris St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5149
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: n/an/a
711 Lake St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5814
Grades: PK-1
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
1321 West Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5816
Grades: PK-2
| 389 students
21801, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wicomico County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1130 Jersery Rd
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4203
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4203
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 21801, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 21801, MD include North Salisbury Elementary School, Pemberton Elementary School and Pinehurst Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 21801?
6 public elementary schools are located in 21801.
What is the racial composition of students in 21801?
21801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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