| Index | Elkridge | Maryland | National |
| Average Test Scores | 45% | 40% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 5 | 1,163 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 3 | 674 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 112 | 7,963 |
| Index | Elkridge | Maryland | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 91.6% | 87.5% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 90.8% | 86.5% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 73.6% | 64.2% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 55.9% | 44.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 49.2% | 38.4% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 19.9% | 17.7% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 4.3% | 5.5% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 5 public schools, 3 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Elkridge. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Elkridge, MD schools is 45%. The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1. In Elkridge, MD, an average of 91.6% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 90.8% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Perry Hall, MD | 27,778 | 70% | 46.4% |
| Severna Park, MD | 38,729 | 69% | 44.6% |
| Sykesville, MD | 3,948 | 69% | 43.8% |
| Ellicott City, MD | 73,272 | 66% | 37.5% |
| Crofton, MD | 29,482 | 65% | 34.9% |
| Elkridge, MD | 21,778 | 45% | 6.5% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Del City, OK | 21,762 | 16% | 66.8% |
| New Castle, PA | 21,805 | 57% | 18.5% |
| Naples, FL | 21,750 | 63% | 30.4% |
| Lino Lakes, MN | 21,748 | 59% | 21.9% |
| Pascagoula, MS | 21,732 | 46% | 4.3% |
| Elkridge, MD | 21,778 | 45% | 6.5% |
Here are the best places to live in Maryland
See the best places to live in Elkridge
Check out the 10 safest cities in Maryland
Most Dangerous States In The US