Central Elementary School
Edgewater, MD 21037
Phone: (410) 222-1075
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 570 students
Central Elementary School, a public school located in Edgewater, MD, serves grades K-5 in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Central Elementary School is a public school located in Edgewater, MD. 570 students attend Central Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | 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 | 10/10 | 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: October 21, 2025
Im very disappointed with how this school handled my sons situation. He is a special needs student, and instead of offering the proper support and accommodations he needed, the school repeatedly suspended him and delayed the process of placing him in an appropriate special-needs program.
As a parent, its heartbreaking to see a child punished for challenges that require understanding and resources, not discipline. I hope the administration improves their approach to helping families with special needs children so no other parent has to go through what we did.
Posted: October 21, 2025
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Posted: October 28, 2024
Central Elementary is a great school. The teachers and faculty are very engaged in student learning, yes academically, but also in social development too. In our experience (we're on year three at this school), there's an open line of communication between teachers and parents (and administration, if needed) about our child's success and any hiccups along the way. The new CKLA (Core Knowledge Language Arts) curriculum rolled out this school year is pretty impressive! The Central community itself is very connected; many families are involved in the PTO, afterschool clubs/organizations and local fundraising initiatives to benefit those beyond the elementary school walls. There is something to do or get involved with every month! Keep in mind the overall number of the GreatSchools ranking does not always depict the true value of a school, whether good, bad or mediocre. You need to evaluate the feedback of those that are PART of that school community.
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Posted: July 9, 2021
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Both of my children attended, one with an IEP. Teachers and administration went above and beyond to work with my child and family, my child thrived and flourished. Both children were well engaged and enjoyed their classmates as well as their teachers.
Posted: September 28, 2020
My child came from another highly rated school and had a much better experience at Central Elementary. The teachers and administration went out of their way to make her feel like a member of the Central community. She enjoys going to school every day.
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Posted: April 5, 2019
The children develop in spite of the school not because of it.
Posted: April 5, 2019
The principal can care less about the students.
Posted: April 5, 2019
My child was bullied for a full year, the school did nothing.
Posted: April 5, 2019
The teachers do not communicate their expectations
Posted: April 5, 2019
If I could give them zero stars, I would.
Posted: April 5, 2018
In my experience they seem to ignore bullying.
Posted: April 5, 2018
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Posted: April 5, 2018
The principal and teachers offer little help when called upon to do their respective jobs.
Posted: April 5, 2018
They seem to care more about their reputation than ensuring the children they oversee.
Posted: April 5, 2018
They are strong proponents of common core and do not care if you actually learn anything and go out of their way to treat kids differently based on their personal feelings, not facts.
Posted: April 5, 2018
From my experience, the teachers are not watching the children and offer little assistance during long projects and just expect 100% completion with little to no encouragement or assistance should questions arise. Children as young as second grade are left alone, with ZERO SUPERVISON, as the teacher only focuses on a small percentage of the class. When you question them they blame everything on common core.
Posted: May 27, 2016
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Posted: May 27, 2016
Students are no longer trusted and adults are always in the right. If a child's story isn't given consideration then a disservice is done to the child.
Posted: May 27, 2016
The staff is great. The teachers are hit or miss. They are constantly facing curriculum changes which make things difficult for them. The kindergarten team is great. However the new principal leaves A LOT to be desired. He has really changed the atmosphere of the school and not for the better. If I had a choice I would not send my child there.
Posted: March 2, 2016
Posted: March 2, 2016
Considering the student population, I feel the results are less than where they should be. Both of my children didn't feel comfortable there, even after several years. It is VERY loud at lunch. I wasn't happy and I have moved them to another school where they are much happier.
Posted: September 3, 2014
This school is amazing!!! I went there in K,2,3,4......But I'm in fifth and I moved.....I never had any problems when I was there........All the staff are very nice and easy to get along with
Posted: January 14, 2012
I attended this school starting in second grade and I absolutely loved it! The teachers were so interactive with our classes and i really had a great time there. Mrs.Haberline is the best principal like ever! I think she does a fine job at Central Elementary. She and Ms. Keenen, which has sadly moved on, helped me win the ark community award and i cant thank them enough. My education there has brought me far, enabeling me to be in the most advanced coarses possible in middle school, including high-school coarse classes in 6th grade. I would recommend this school to anybody because i just loved it soo much. I even still attend Author Artist Night to connect with my old teachers.
Posted: January 13, 2012
Love it. We have three children currently attending Central Elementary. In the last few years I have been able to volunteer often at the school, where I have seen the teachers and staff in action and I am so impressed. They go the extra mile, they take it personally and the children respond. The parent involvement is equally impressive and as a result the school offers so many unique programs and events. It is a great feeling to know you are sending your children off to a place where they will thrive.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadview Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annapolis | MD | 2.8 mi | |
| 2 | The Point at Annapolis | Apartment Complex | Annapolis | MD | 4.4 mi | |
| 3 | The Residences at Park Place | Condominium/Townhouse | Annapolis | MD | 4.9 mi | |
| 4 | Arundel on the Bay | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annapolis | MD | 5.4 mi | |
| 5 | Tidewater Colony | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annapolis | MD | 5.4 mi | |
| 6 | Phythian Apartments | Apartment Complex | United States Naval Academy | MD | 5.9 mi | |
| 7 | Crofton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Crofton | MD | 8.5 mi | |
| 8 | Canterbury Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arnold | MD | 9.5 mi | |
| 9 | Carrollton Manor | Area of Town | Severna Park | MD | 10.5 mi | |
| 10 | Westridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severna Park | MD | 10.7 mi | |
| 11 | Cape Arthur | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severna Park | MD | 10.9 mi | |
| 12 | Piney Orchard at Pinedale Courts | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Odenton | MD | 11.7 mi | |
| 13 | Bay City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stevensville | MD | 12.2 mi | |
| 14 | Harvest Run | Condominium/Townhouse | Odenton | MD | 12.3 mi | |
| 15 | Shelter Cove Luxury Apartments | Apartment Complex | Odenton | MD | 12.6 mi | |
| 16 | Richfield Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake Beach | MD | 16.3 mi | |
| 17 | Lake Village Town Homes | Apartment Complex | Severn | MD | 16.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | Annapolis | MD | 5.4 mi | |
| 2 | Annapolis | Annapolis | MD | 5.4 mi | |
| 3 | Cape St Claire | Cape St Claire | MD | 10.3 mi | |
| 4 | Severna Park | Severna Park | MD | 10.7 mi | |
| 5 | Anne Arundel County | Pasadena | MD | 13.7 mi | |
| 6 | Calvert County | Dunkirk | MD | 14.9 mi | |
| 7 | Severn | Severn | MD | 14.9 mi | |
| 8 | Calvert County | Owings | MD | 16.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| US Naval Academy | 5.8 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 6.8 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 14.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 19.1 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 19.2 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 23.3 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 23.5 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 24.4 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 24.6 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 25 mi. |
| Pentagon | 26.6 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 27.6 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 27.8 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 28.9 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 30.3 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 34.7 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 34.9 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 40.2 mi. |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 44.4 mi. |
| Patuxent River NAS | 45.5 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 47.3 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 47.7 mi. |
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