Bodkin Elementary School
Pasadena, MD 21122
Phone: (410) 437-0464
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 483 students
Bodkin Elementary School, a public school located in Pasadena, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Bodkin Elementary School is a public school located in Pasadena, MD. 483 students attend Bodkin Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 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. |
Posted: July 27, 2026
This school was the foundation for my children. They met all of their friends here from a young age and grew up with them all the way to high-school. The education here is amazing. The teachers genuinely care for each student they have! The events they have for community engagement are lovely and allow to get to know the schools staff and your childs friends parents even! The School is very safe and the support here from the staff is truly one of a kind. Surely the best elementary school in the county.
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Posted: September 25, 2022
One of the best elementary schools in the county and Im incredibly surprised its only showing up as a 7/10thats a head-scratcher(should at least be a 9/10!) Incredible, hard-working staff and lovely principal! The community involvement is top-notch, too! Parents are invested here and it shows! Teachers can ACTUALLY teach herenot just manage behaviors all day, which means ACTUAL learning can take place. Maybe the only downside here is due to local demographics, cultural diversity isnt strong.
Regarding previous poster be wary of any parent posting about their singular experience with their spirited child .
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Posted: June 19, 2021
This school is rated very high but I was severely unimpressed with the culture of the school. The teachers start off strong but within a few months present as constantly annoyed with any child who isnt 100% obedient, have different challenges, are spirited, exc. Be wary of these highly rated, high income area, culturally un-diverse schools. I think they lose touch with whats truly important for their students. Im looking forward to moving my child to a school with more diversity and accommodations for a range of different personalities.
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Posted: October 9, 2018
Our family loves Bodkin . Everyone is friendly and teachers care about the kids
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Posted: May 7, 2017
This is my son's first year at Bodkin and it has surpassed my expectations. It has, for many years, been regarded as an excellent school and I agree. The entire Community works hard to be involved with our children, from the PTA, to the Principal, custodians, health room staff, teachers, parents and grandparents. Every event I have attended through this school has been busy and well-attended, but also well organized and fun!
Posted: June 9, 2016
Bodkin is an outstanding school academically and socially. We were new to the area and feel like we've been here for years. Very welcoming school and community. Our children have flourished here and have received a top notch education. The teachers are very energetic, creative and make learning interesting and fun. The new principal is wonderful, knows all the students names and has contributed so much to continuing to make this an amazing school. The entire staff is so warm and genuine. The school counselor is amazing!! The students are respectful. Bodkin parents and the PTA are impressive...involvement is second to none. If you have the opportunity to attend this school....do it....you will love it!!! I can't say enough wonderful things about this school!!
Posted: December 9, 2013
The best elementary school in AA county ! There are some teacher aides that do not belong, but that will soon correct itself when Principle Jansky and crew reevaluate the term.....other than that.....great relationships and involvement with parents make for a spectacular program !!!
Posted: October 13, 2012
The parent involvement at Bodkin is tremendous. My daughter had a hard time when we relocated here. The school couselor and faculty were wonderful at making her feel welcome and keeping me in the loop. If you have the opportunity to have your child attend Bodkin, grab it!
Posted: March 19, 2012
This is the best school my kids have ever attended. We moved twice over the past 4 years and they have gone to three total elementary schools, but I've never seen them enjoy school as much as they do at Bodkin. My oldest has ADHD and at his first school they treated him as an outcast, which made learning difficult. Since we've moved to Bodkin, he has been not only accepted but treated like all other students, given the same consideration and opportunities as everyone else. I appreciate that so much and I've seen his self esteem increase so much, I hate to see his fifth grade year end! The administration, teachers and other staff members have always been warm and welcoming, always available, and the school is clean and taken care of too. I wish Bodkin had grades k-12 instead of just elementary!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canterbury Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arnold | MD | 4.7 mi | |
| 2 | Westridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severna Park | MD | 5 mi | |
| 3 | Cape Arthur | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severna Park | MD | 5.5 mi | |
| 4 | Carrollton Manor | Area of Town | Severna Park | MD | 7 mi | |
| 5 | Phythian Apartments | Apartment Complex | United States Naval Academy | MD | 8.7 mi | |
| 6 | Tidewater Colony | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annapolis | MD | 9.3 mi | |
| 7 | The Residences at Park Place | Condominium/Townhouse | Annapolis | MD | 9.6 mi | |
| 8 | The Point at Annapolis | Apartment Complex | Annapolis | MD | 9.8 mi | |
| 9 | Bay City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stevensville | MD | 11.6 mi | |
| 10 | Broadview Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annapolis | MD | 11.8 mi | |
| 11 | Shelter Cove Luxury Apartments | Apartment Complex | Odenton | MD | 12.2 mi | |
| 12 | Arundel on the Bay | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annapolis | MD | 13.1 mi | |
| 13 | Lake Village Town Homes | Apartment Complex | Severn | MD | 13.7 mi | |
| 14 | Piney Orchard at Pinedale Courts | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Odenton | MD | 14 mi | |
| 15 | Harvest Run | Condominium/Townhouse | Odenton | MD | 14.3 mi | |
| 16 | Crofton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Crofton | MD | 14.3 mi | |
| 17 | The Provinces | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severn | MD | 14.6 mi | |
| 18 | Midway Common | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Meade | MD | 16.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anne Arundel County | Pasadena | MD | 4.5 mi | |
| 2 | Severna Park | Severna Park | MD | 5 mi | |
| 3 | Cape St Claire | Cape St Claire | MD | 5.2 mi | |
| 4 | Annapolis | Annapolis | MD | 9.3 mi | |
| 5 | Annapolis | Annapolis | MD | 9.4 mi | |
| 6 | Severn | Severn | MD | 11.6 mi | |
| 7 | Baltimore | Baltimore | MD | 15.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Annapolis Naval Station | 8.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 8.5 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 9.1 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 14.9 mi. |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 30.5 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 31.2 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 32.9 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 33.2 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 34.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 34.3 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 34.8 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 35.3 mi. |
| Pentagon | 36.1 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 36.9 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 37 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 40.2 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 43.6 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 46.2 mi. |
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