For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,249 students in Lothian, MD (there are , serving 87 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Lothian, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lothian, MD are Lothian Elementary School and Southern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lothian, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lothian have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lothian, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lothian Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5175 Solomons Island Rd
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 222-1697
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 222-1697
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5235 Solomons Island Rd
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 222-1659
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 222-1659
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lothian, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Lothian, MD include Lothian Elementary School and Southern Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lothian?
2 public schools are located in Lothian.
What percentage of students in Lothian go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Lothian are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lothian?
Lothian public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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