Park Hall Elementary School
Park Hall, MD 20667
Phone: (301) 863-4054
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 527 students
Park Hall Elementary School, a public school located in Park Hall, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the St. Mary's County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Park Hall Elementary School is a public school located in Park Hall, MD. 527 students attend Park Hall Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
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Homework is assigned to reinforce skills taught at school.
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If I ever ha I e a concern, it is addressed with professionalism and resolution is quick.
Posted: May 12, 2016
I love this school! We moved from Arizona to Maryland and they made my kids feel right at home!
Every teacher I had the honor of meeting in my one year of having kids attend park hall was so kind and willing to reach the kids where they were.
The teachers work their butts off and are so kind. They let me help out in the classes as much as I wanted and I never felt like I was putting them out. They kept me very well informed about the things the kids were doing in their classes and if they needed help with something.
They had an app while my kids were there called class dojo and I loved it because it gives the kids point for doing well during he day but I was also able to see how my kids were doing through out the day on my phone so I was able to help them once they got home from school.
The PTA does incredible work as well, they do once a month movie nights that were a high light for my kids.
The office staff were always very warm and welcoming to me no matter what I had to go in there with.
My daughter started pre-k here and by the time we left, half way through the school year she was already reading!
I was so sad we moved, I miss everyone at park hall. This really is one of the best experiences I have had since putting my kids in school. I have zero complaints about this school.
Posted: May 12, 2016
I LOVE THEM! I never once had any complaint about any of the teachers ever. They always made my kids and I feel welcome and even loved. My kids teachers were very welcoming when I wanted to help in the classes and they never once made me feel like I was in the way or a burden
Posted: May 12, 2016
When my son started kinder in Arizona they sent a packet of homework home every week and he has assigned things he had to complete every day. He liked that. I feel like there was not really enough for the kids to do in that aspect. I feel there could have been more structure and assignments for the kids to complete. not just well if you get it done sometime this month that's ok. I feel there was not a lot of accountability where that was concerned
Posted: May 12, 2016
The principle at Park Hall is amazing! He does not tolerate bullying at all, in any form. my kids were always told to tell the truth when they were here and it has even rubbed off on how they act when they are home.
Posted: February 11, 2016
Park Hall has been a great school for us. Our daughter had been through 2nd, 3rd, and currently 4th and we've had zero issues with school or staff. If situations arise, it's all how you deal with them. Every school will have them, no matter how "fancy" the area is.
As a parent who believes in great education and communication between teacher and parent, I give Park Hall 5 stars.
Posted: May 21, 2014
I echo another reviewer who said you might have a great opinion of this school if you have never been anywhere else. I have had kids in six different elementary schools in three states. This is by far the worst. This was the first place my daughter experienced bullying and theft. I did like their monthly ceremony for kids who exhibited that month's positive quality. However, the overall education quality was minimal, at best. I don't know if the problem was the administration, Maryland education system (which I found to be horrific), or the demographics of the area, but I believe that one or all of these issues were the problem(s). I do not think the teachers were the problem. The ones with whom I had communication definitely had their hearts in the education effort, but their efforts were far outweighed by the rest.
Posted: September 5, 2013
Park Hall Elementary School is so accommodating and supportive to my child who started school almost 2 wks late due to military move. The staff Ms Bailey(?) who was in the front office that day helped us and was so nice when I registered my daughter, as well as the rest of the Administration. Also, i would like to commend her 1st grade teacher, Ms Powell who made my daughter felt at ease on her first day. The staff from the drop off and pick up were so caring enough to make sure she knows her way to the cafeteria and to her room. This support and care from Park Hall Elementary School really means a lot to us.
Posted: February 5, 2012
Teachers are great.. Libriaian isnt so much.. but we love this school.. Very parent friendly. Always there to help. My daughter loves it. You are always in the know with everything that happens. Park Hall is great.
Posted: December 15, 2011
My son has been attending this school this year and so far it has been GREAT for him. He loves going to school. His teachers are great and not to mention that 3 months into school he is already reading!!! Very happy with this school and the staff!!!
Posted: December 7, 2010
My child attended this school for 2 years, and I can't say enough good things about the school. I was extremely nervous, having heard some bad comments, and also having a previous bad experience at a different school in a different state. However, this school was nothing but a positive experience for my child. Everyone she came in contact with was extremely polite, and caring. She even called it her other family.
Posted: August 5, 2010
Very unhappy with this school. My son has been bullied and teased the entire year. Not once did I speak with the principal. They celebrated a 100 days of peace. Did they forget the times my son was chocked and punched in the stomach?? Where's the peace in that? My son was in 2ND grade. Very disappointed in this school and staff!!!
Posted: June 21, 2010
Teachers are very dedicated..however several do not have control of their students in the classroom. Several of the students are out of control and have no consequences for their actions. The good kids get left behind while the teachers are trying to discipline the out of control kids.
Posted: August 11, 2009
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Pembrooke | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lexington Park | MD | 0.9 mi | |
| 2 | Greenbrier | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lexington Park | MD | 1.4 mi | |
| 3 | Willow Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lexington Park | MD | 1.5 mi | |
| 4 | Cecil's Mill | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Great Mills | MD | 2.6 mi | |
| 5 | The Moorings Cedar Cove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lexington Park | MD | 3.6 mi | |
| 6 | Hunting Quarter | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Callaway | MD | 4.1 mi | |
| 7 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | California | MD | 5.4 mi | |
| 8 | Primrose Park in Wildwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | California | MD | 6.7 mi | |
| 9 | Wildewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | California | MD | 7.1 mi | |
| 10 | Estates of Joy Chapel | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hollywood | MD | 9.2 mi | |
| 11 | Chesapeake Ranch Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lusby | MD | 9.3 mi | |
| 12 | Forrest Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hollywood | MD | 9.4 mi | |
| 13 | Leonard's Grant | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Leonardtown | MD | 11.8 mi | |
| 14 | Clark's Rest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Leonardtown | MD | 11.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Pembrooke | Lexington Park | MD | 0.7 mi | |
| 2 | Lexington Park Area | Lexington Park | MD | 1.1 mi | |
| 3 | Great Mills Road | Lexington Park | MD | 2.5 mi | |
| 4 | Callaway | Callaway | MD | 3.7 mi | |
| 5 | City of California Area | California | MD | 6.3 mi | |
| 6 | Solomon's Island | Solomons | MD | 6.9 mi | |
| 7 | Calvert Marine Museum & River Boat Tour | Solomons | MD | 7.3 mi | |
| 8 | Navy Recreation Center (NRC) Solomons | Solomons | MD | 7.7 mi | |
| 9 | Lusby Area | Lusby | MD | 9 mi | |
| 10 | Leonardtown Area | Leonardtown | MD | 11.2 mi | |
| 11 | Calvert County | Prince Frederick | MD | 22.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Patuxent River NAS | 4.1 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 32.3 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 46.4 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 46.5 mi. |
| Fort AP Hill | 48.3 mi. |
