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Piney Point Elementary

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Piney Point Elementary ranks 280 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

280^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Piney Point Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school serving 435 students in grades PK-5 in the rural community of Tall Timbers, Maryland, and is part of St. Mary's County Public Schools, a district ranked 7th in the state.

This school stands out as a true "math powerhouse" in the area. For the 2025-2026 school year, 42% of students were proficient in math, significantly outpacing the district average of 36% and the state average of 27.1%. This is not a one-year fluke; Piney Point has outperformed the district in math every year for the past five years, often by a margin of 10-15 percentage points. This is a stark contrast to nearby schools like Ridge Elementary, Park Hall Elementary, and Greenview Knolls Elementary, which all fall below the district average in math. However, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) performance is a relative weakness, with 56.8% proficiency compared to the district's 58.5%, creating a notable "ELA gap" compared to its own math scores. This is the opposite of the trend seen at many other schools like Leonardtown Elementary and Evergreen Elementary School, where ELA is the stronger subject.

Piney Point has also made remarkable progress in reducing chronic absenteeism, which has plummeted from a high of 32.3% in 2021-2022 to just 19.6% in 2024-2025—a dramatic improvement of nearly 13 percentage points. This rate is now significantly better than the district average (27.3%) and is the lowest among comparable nearby schools, tied with Chesapeake Charter School. With a moderate student-teacher ratio of 16.3 and per-student spending of $17,394, Piney Point achieves its strong math results without the smaller class sizes or higher spending seen at some other schools, making it a reliable, high-value option for families seeking a solid education, especially for students who may need extra support in reading.

435

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,394

Per pupil spending ?

35.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

44550 Tall Timbers Rd
Tall Timbers, MD 20690

(301) 994-2205

District: St. Mary's County Public Schools

Students who attend Piney Point Elementary usually attend:

High:

Leonardtown High

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.9%

Two or more races:

11.7%

African American:

6.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 67th percentile in 2016 → 68th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (48% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Above the Maryland median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg47%

Maryland avg39%

280^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 19Elementary Schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools

7^th of 25St. Mary's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	66.7	280 of 864	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.6	281 of 865	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.6	229 of 859	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	63.1	284 of 855	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.2	263 of 862	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	34.7	416 of 802	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	69.6	249 of 853	70.8%	★★★★☆
2018	72.9	226 of 857	73.6%	★★★★☆
2017	66.1	277 of 847	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.3	282 of 845	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	70.9	243 of 859	71.7%	★★★★☆
2014	70.6	282 of 867	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.5	378 of 847	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.1	311 of 857	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.1	362 of 853	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.3	283 of 855	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	77.1	175 of 850	79.4%	★★★★☆
2008	79.4	136 of 838	83.8%	★★★★☆
2007	23.7	665 of 818	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	25.6	638 of 804	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	33.3	587 of 805	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	38.9	552 of 803	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	33.7	448 of 796	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	37.8	336 of 546	38.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	38.4	374 of 788	52.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	19.2	422 of 528	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)53rd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2021)44th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)38th percentile-10 vs school

White (2021)20th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts57%+5 vs state

Mathematics42%+15 vs state

Science38%+6 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, April 2, 2013

My son has been enrolled at Piney Point Elementary for 3 years (now in 2nd grade 2012-2013) and I cannot say enough good things about our school. Everyone from the Administrator, Mrs. Ellis, to the office staff to the teachers and support staff goes above and beyond to make PPES the best school for the student body AND for the parents/family members! The curriculum is outstanding and so are the family members that volunteer! This is a very family friendly environment with high test scores and bright dispositions to make each student feel intelligent, valued, safe and loved.
It is with a very sad heart that this will be our last year here at PPES as my husband has been relocated back to Norfolk, VA.
I wish we could pack up the school and take it with us! OR better yet...not have to leave. This has been a very rewarding experience for my son and our family!
I hope that if you are considering moving to this school district that you find and create many happy memories and I know for certain that your child and your family will make many fantastic memories. GO BEACONS! LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)							MCAP English Language Arts (2026)							MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Piney Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	44550 Tall Timbers Rd	Tall Timbers	20690	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 994-2205	435	27	16.3	35.9%	326 (74.9%)	29 (6.7%)	23 (5.3%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.7%)	66.7	280^th of 864 public elementary schools	67.6%		66.6	281^st of 865 public elementary schools	67.5%	1	44.3	41.5	40.0				42.0	57.0	57.8	55.4				56.8		38.5		$17,394	$1,206	$16,188
Chesapeake Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	20945 Great Mills Road	Lexington Park	20653	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(301) 863-9585	539	38	14.1	26.9%	326 (60.5%)	89 (16.5%)	33 (6.1%)	21 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (12.8%)	79.8	182^nd of 864 public elementary schools	78.9%		79.4	187^th of 865 public elementary schools	78.4%	5	42.6	38.7	59.0	34.4	51.9	22.7	45.8	67.2	59.7	65.6	78.7	72.2	75.4	69.7	64.1	59.0	70.5	$16,810	$1,019	$15,791
Park Hall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20343 Hermanville Rd	Park Hall	20667	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 863-4054	569	38	14.8	58.5%	181 (31.8%)	241 (42.4%)	56 (9.8%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	76 (13.4%)	42.9	459^th of 864 public elementary schools	46.9%		44.2	460^th of 865 public elementary schools	46.8%	1	36.0	35.2	22.4				30.3	39.5	46.3	43.4				42.7		27.1		$19,368	$2,414	$16,954
George Washington Carver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	46155 Carver School Blvd	Great Mills	20634	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 863-4076	460	38	12.0	76.3%	62 (13.5%)	218 (47.4%)	127 (27.6%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (10.4%)	23.5	640^th of 864 public elementary schools	25.9%		26.7	591^st of 865 public elementary schools	31.7%	49	10.5	12.3	14.9				12.7	22.8	38.4	37.3				33.5		20.9		$23,748	$3,740	$20,008
Lexington Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	46763 Shangri La Dr	Lexington Park	20653	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 863-4085	383	31	12.4	76.0%	47 (12.3%)	197 (51.4%)	84 (21.9%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (12.0%)	11.9	795^th of 864 public elementary schools	8.0%		20.9	673^rd of 865 public elementary schools	22.2%	122	3.3	9.1	9.0				7.1	13.6	25.0	23.9				20.9		10.6		$22,618	$3,474	$19,144
Greenview Knolls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	45711 Military Ln	Great Mills	20634	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 863-4095	294	24	12.3	57.1%	87 (29.6%)	110 (37.4%)	30 (10.2%)	14 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	51 (17.3%)	40.4	474^th of 864 public elementary schools	45.1%		47.4	427^th of 865 public elementary schools	50.6%	47	29.8	32.0	18.8				26.9	46.8	54.0	39.6				46.9		14.6		$24,270	$2,669	$21,600
Evergreen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	43765 Wildewood Parkway	California	20619	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 863-4060	715	42	16.9	23.5%	445 (62.2%)	92 (12.9%)	81 (11.3%)	37 (5.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (8.0%)	83.2	153^rd of 864 public elementary schools	82.3%		81.1	170^th of 865 public elementary schools	80.3%	17	47.7	63.1	65.7				58.8	59.5	68.9	67.6				65.4		51.5		$14,965	$949	$14,016
Green Holly Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	46060 Millstone Landing Rd	Lexington Park	20653	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 863-4064	478	38	12.4	63.0%	157 (32.8%)	168 (35.1%)	81 (16.9%)	21 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	47 (9.8%)	61.5	307^th of 864 public elementary schools	64.5%		56.9	355^th of 865 public elementary schools	59.0%	48	45.8	55.8	32.1				44.4	54.2	59.6	47.2				53.6		24.5		$25,215	$2,575	$22,640
Town Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	45805 Dent Dr	Lexington Park	20653	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 863-4044	220	16	13.4	56.4%	114 (51.8%)	42 (19.1%)	32 (14.5%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (12.7%)	54.7	367^th of 864 public elementary schools	57.5%		63.3	305^th of 865 public elementary schools	64.7%	62	50.0	42.2	25.8				39.2	50.0	48.9	41.9				47.1		29.0		$22,451	$1,023	$21,428
Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	49430 Airedale Rd	Ridge	20680	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 872-0200	209	15	13.5	54.5%	147 (70.3%)	16 (7.7%)	8 (3.8%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (17.2%)	56.3	357^th of 864 public elementary schools	58.7%		39.9	482^nd of 865 public elementary schools	44.3%	125	43.8	13.6	31.0				31.3	53.1	45.5	55.2				51.8		44.8		$21,930	$1,040	$20,891

Frequently Asked Questions about Piney Point Elementary

How many students attend Piney Point Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 435 students attended Piney Point Elementary.

Is Piney Point Elementary a good school?

Piney Point Elementary ranks 280^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Piney Point Elementary attend?

Students who attend Piney Point Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Leonardtown High

What is the racial makeup of Piney Point Elementary?

Students at Piney Point Elementary are 75% White, 12% Two or more races, 7% African American, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Piney Point Elementary in?

St. Mary's County Public Schools

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