School District · Maryland
Howard County Public Schools
📍 Columbia, MD · Howard County · NCES LEAID 2400420
10/10
Rating
57,676
Students
77
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
20
Zip Codes
District Contact & Information
Source: NCES CCD 2024–25Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
District Phone
District Website
District Mailing Address
10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Enrollment
57,676 students
Schools
77
County
NCES District ID (LEAID)
2400420
District Type
Public School District
Schools in Howard County Public Schools
78 schools listed| School | Level | Grades | Students | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atholton Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 516 | Columbia |
| Bellows Spring Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 806 | Ellicott City |
| Bollman Bridge Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 775 | Jessup |
| Bryant Woods Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 366 | Columbia |
| Bushy Park Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 631 | Glenwood |
| Centennial Lane Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 749 | Ellicott City |
| Clarksville Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 543 | Clarksville |
| Clemens Crossing Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 481 | Columbia |
| Cradlerock Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 453 | Columbia |
| Dayton Oaks Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 739 | Dayton |
| Deep Run Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 638 | Elkridge |
| Ducketts Lane Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 573 | Elkridge |
| Elkridge Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 798 | Elkridge |
| Forest Ridge Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 659 | Laurel |
| Fulton Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 872 | Fulton |
| Gorman Crossing Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 750 | Laurel |
| Guilford Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 437 | Columbia |
| Hammond Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 763 | Laurel |
| Hanover Hills Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 875 | Hanover |
| Hollifield Station Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 677 | Ellicott City |
| Ilchester Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 482 | Ellicott City |
| Jeffers Hill Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 406 | Columbia |
| Laurel Woods Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 625 | Laurel |
| Lisbon Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 480 | Woodbine |
| Longfellow Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 446 | Columbia |
| Manor Woods Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 697 | Ellicott City |
| Northfield Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 764 | Ellicott City |
| Phelps Luck Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 681 | Columbia |
| Pointers Run Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 835 | Clarksville |
| Rockburn Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 649 | Elkridge |
| Running Brook Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 407 | Columbia |
| St. Johns Lane Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 636 | Ellicott City |
| Stevens Forest Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 314 | Columbia |
| Swansfield Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 594 | Columbia |
| Talbott Springs Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 461 | Columbia |
| Thunder Hill Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 459 | Columbia |
| Triadelphia Ridge Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 619 | Ellicott City |
| Veterans Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 883 | Ellicott City |
| Waterloo Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 666 | Columbia |
| Waverly Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 827 | Ellicott City |
| West Friendship Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 367 | West Friendship |
| Worthington Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 403 | Ellicott City |
| Bonnie Branch Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 739 | Ellicott City |
| Burleigh Manor Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 777 | Ellicott City |
| Clarksville Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 679 | Clarksville |
| Dunloggin Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 623 | Ellicott City |
| Elkridge Landing Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 686 | Elkridge |
| Ellicott Mills Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 698 | Ellicott City |
| Folly Quarter Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 682 | Ellicott City |
| Glenwood Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 494 | Glenwood |
| Hammond Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 604 | Laurel |
| Harpers Choice Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 471 | Columbia |
| Lake Elkhorn Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 569 | Columbia |
| Lime Kiln Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 675 | Fulton |
| Mayfield Woods Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 731 | Elkridge |
| Mount View Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 881 | Marriottsville |
| Murray Hill Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 616 | Laurel |
| Oakland Mills Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 415 | Columbia |
| Patapsco Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 670 | Ellicott City |
| Patuxent Valley Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 840 | Jessup |
| Thomas Viaduct Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 758 | Hanover |
| Wilde Lake Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 643 | Columbia |
| Applications and Research Laboratory | High | 9th – 12th | — | Ellicott City |
| Atholton High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,540 | Columbia |
| Centennial High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,377 | Ellicott City |
| Glenelg High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,363 | Glenelg |
| Guilford Park High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,218 | Jessup |
| Hammond High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,159 | Columbia |
| Howard High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,493 | Ellicott City |
| Long Reach High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,334 | Columbia |
| Marriotts Ridge High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,741 | Marriottsville |
| Mount Hebron High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,455 | Ellicott City |
| Oakland Mills High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,413 | Columbia |
| Reservoir High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,597 | Fulton |
| River Hill High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,383 | Clarksville |
| Wilde Lake High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,197 | Columbia |
| Cedar Lane Special Center | Other | Pre-K – 12th | 133 | Fulton |
| Homewood School | Other | 6th – 12th | 109 | Ellicott City |
NCES lists 78 schools individually for this district while its district-level directory record reports 77. The two files are compiled separately and can differ when a school opens, closes or changes agency mid-year.
Zip Codes Served by Howard County Public Schools
20 zip codes| Zip Code | City | County | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20701 | Annapolis Junction | Howard County | MD |
| 20723 | Laurel | Howard County | MD |
| 20759 | Fulton | Howard County | MD |
| 20763 | Savage | Howard County | MD |
| 20777 | Highland | Howard County | MD |
| 20794 | Jessup | Howard County | MD |
| 21029 | Clarksville | Howard County | MD |
| 21036 | Dayton | Howard County | MD |
| 21042 | Ellicott City | Howard County | MD |
| 21043 | Ellicott City | Howard County | MD |
| 21044 | Columbia | Howard County | MD |
| 21045 | Columbia | Howard County | MD |
| 21046 | Columbia | Howard County | MD |
| 21075 | Elkridge | Howard County | MD |
| 21104 | Marriottsville | Howard County | MD |
| 21723 | Cooksville | Howard County | MD |
| 21737 | Glenelg | Howard County | MD |
| 21738 | Glenwood | Howard County | MD |
| 21794 | West Friendship | Howard County | MD |
| 21797 | Woodbine | Howard County | MD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Howard County Public Schools?▼
Howard County Public Schools serves 20 zip codes: 20701, 20723, 20759, 20763, 20777, 20794, 21029, 21036, 21042, 21043, 21044, 21045, 21046, 21075, 21104, 21723, 21737, 21738, 21794, 21797. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Howard County Public Schools rated?▼
Howard County Public Schools has an overall rating of 10 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCAP 2024–25). That places it in the 94th percentile among Maryland school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Maryland only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Howard County Public Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 57,676 students across 77 schools for Howard County Public Schools.
What grades does Howard County Public Schools serve?▼
Howard County Public Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
What schools are in Howard County Public Schools?▼
NCES lists 78 schools operating under Howard County Public Schools: 42 elementary, 20 middle, 14 high, 2 other or combined. Each school's grade span, enrollment and city are listed on this page. Attendance zones are set by the district and a school on this list is not necessarily the one your address is assigned to.
How do I contact Howard County Public Schools?▼
You can reach Howard County Public Schools by phone at (410)313-6600 or online at www.hcpss.org or by mail at 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Howard County Public Schools
Howard County Public Schools is a public school district serving 20 zip codes in Maryland, primarily in Howard County. It carries an overall rating of 10/10 (Excellent), the 94th percentile among Maryland districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCAP 2024–25) and is ranked only against other Maryland districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
Schools in this district
NCES lists 78 schools operating under Howard County Public Schools — 42 elementary, 20 middle, 14 high and 2 other or combined. The largest by enrollment is Marriotts Ridge High with 1,741 students. School-level enrollment comes from the NCES Common Core of Data school directory; a school with no reported enrollment is shown with a dash rather than a zero.
Checking your own address
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (410)313-6600 before making a housing decision.