📍 Zip Code 21042 · Ellicott City, MD

School District for Zip Code 21042

Howard County Public School System · 9/10 Rating · Suburban District

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School District · Ellicott City, MD
Howard County Public School System
📍 Howard County, MD · Zip Code 21042
9/10
Rating
57,000
Students
78
Schools
15:1
Student/Teacher
Great Ellicott City. Howard County schools are exceptional. Per-pupil spending: $16,000/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 21042

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
🏫
Washington Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~730 students
Academic Rating9/10 — Great
9
Rating
Great
📚
Lincoln Middle School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~1,460 students
Academic Rating8/10 — Great
8
Rating
Great
🎓
Lincoln High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~2,190 students
Academic Rating9/10 — Great
9
Rating
Great
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment57,000National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools78National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio15:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$16,000/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeSuburbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating9/10 — GreatBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact Howard County Public School System directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 21042?▼
Zip code 21042 is served by Howard County Public School System in Ellicott City, MD (Howard County). The district serves approximately 57,000 students across 78 schools and has an overall rating of 9/10 (Great).
What schools are in zip code 21042?▼
Zip code 21042 is served by Howard County Public School System. The assigned elementary school is Washington Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 9/10), middle school is Lincoln Middle School (Grades 6-8, rating 8/10), and high school is Lincoln High School (Grades 9-12, rating 9/10).
Is Howard County Public School System a good school district?▼
Howard County Public School System has an overall rating of 9/10 (Great). Ellicott City. Howard County schools are exceptional. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and spends approximately $16,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 21042?▼
Contact Howard County Public School System directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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About Howard County Public School System
Howard County Public School System serves zip code 21042 and surrounding areas in Howard County, MD. The district operates 78 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 57,000 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and per-pupil spending of $16,000/year, Howard County Public School System receives an overall academic rating of 9/10 (Great) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This is one of the highest-rated districts in the state.